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P453 YCK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 YCK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,484 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,338 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 35,251 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 35,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 34,825 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis incomplete welding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Incomplete welding (6.1.B.2)

All chassis welding of very poor standard and really require rewelding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,058 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 32,025 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,262 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,057 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,636 miles

hand brake warning light staying on

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,531 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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P453 YCK 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 71.4%.

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 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 P453 YCK, 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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P453 YCK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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