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P440 BDD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 BDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge is loose (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm is worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers does not 'self park'

Nearside Bonnet hinge very worn/loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished, both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers does not 'self park'

Nearside Bonnet hinge very worn/loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished, both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,327 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Behind number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges and approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bonnet hinge very worn/ loose

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,682 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,399 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,397 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Might be transmission cannot tell 100% (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,448 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,949 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,504 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,559 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 54,835 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,464 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on upper and lower front wishbones

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,182 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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P440 BDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P440 BDD, 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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P440 BDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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