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P498 NOP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 NOP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 56,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,062 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,758 miles

Parking brake performance at 17%

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,376 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 15 May 2012 48,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 48,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,076 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

slight oil leak from rear axle

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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P498 NOP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P498 NOP, 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 P498 NOP registered?

P498 NOP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P498 NOP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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