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P40 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,730 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,743 miles

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 27 Jun 2014 57,682 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,682 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,880 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,332 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 32,331 miles

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.

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 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.

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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.

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