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P40 FUN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,361 mi
Last recorded62,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 FUN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 62,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 61,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,181 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 61,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,187 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,282 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,221 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,893 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,107 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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P40 FUN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P40 FUN, 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 P40 FUN registered?

P40 FUN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P40 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 FUN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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