MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P494 YYJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P494 YYJ, 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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How do I check the history of P494 YYJ?
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What year was P494 YYJ registered?
P494 YYJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P494 YYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P494 YYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P494 YYJ have outstanding finance?
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