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P482 PLX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 PLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 102,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Lower Suspension Arm On Full Left Hand Lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Inner Body On Full Left Hand Lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Body Mountings x 2 Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Park Brake Effort Very Low ( 40 Kgf ) Nearside Park Brake Low ( 90 Kgf ) No Locks

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,579 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,536 miles

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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,168 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,179 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear upper and lower wishbone bushes ruting and slight movement

Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,179 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear upper and lower wishbone bushes ruting and slight movement

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,753 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,334 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 62,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 62,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,222 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 62,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

n/s inner rear cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2006 58,673 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 58,661 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P482 PLX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P482 PLX, 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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P482 PLX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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