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P457 DUY

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DUY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 76,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of chassis leg to front crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,463 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 76,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 65,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,633 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 44,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,912 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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P457 DUY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P457 DUY, 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 P457 DUY registered?

P457 DUY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P457 DUY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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