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P422 BPF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 BPF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,756 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 50,756 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,748 miles

Offside parking brake recording low effort my require attention soon

parking brake efficiency just met may require attention soon

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,131 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm pivot slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2021 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wiper arm pivot slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,186 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 49,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,508 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,449 miles

surface corrosioin to chassis tube

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 37,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,865 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,222 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 7 Apr 2007 34,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,190 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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P422 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P422 BPF, 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 P422 BPF registered?

P422 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P422 BPF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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