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P4 DPH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,536 mi
Last recorded30,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DPH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 30,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,113 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 30,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

dash lights not working

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around n/s/r and o/s/r hub areas

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,675 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance on front brakes of 23% (limit 25%)(nearside weaker)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 28,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance on front brakes of 23% (limit 25%)(nearside weaker)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,944 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 25,591 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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P4 DPH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P4 DPH, 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 P4 DPH registered?

P4 DPH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P4 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 DPH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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