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P402 ERX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 ERX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,965 miles

Offside Front side windscreen rubber wants re-bonding

Fail 19 Jun 2023 74,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended passenger seatbelt( does not pull out to required distance ) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front side windscreen rubber wants re-bonding

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,176 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,167 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,603 miles

all chassis surface rust

rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Advise on front windscreen slightly delaminated.

Pass 23 May 2007 60,020 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 52,226 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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P402 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P402 ERX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P402 ERX registered?

P402 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P402 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 ERX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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