MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P40 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 TVR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P40 TVR?
You can check the full history of P40 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P40 TVR registered?
P40 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P40 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P40 TVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P40 TVR have outstanding finance?
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