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P46 OPX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,506 mi
Last recorded91,506 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 OPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 89,327 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,565 miles

Oil leak

Some chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,501 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 22 Feb 2012 84,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P46 OPX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P46 OPX, 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 P46 OPX registered?

P46 OPX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P46 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 OPX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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