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P4 MPD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 46,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 45,724 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEALED

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,722 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at the rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

clutch fluid leaking at slave cylinder

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2021 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at the rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

clutch fluid leaking at slave cylinder

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,334 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 MPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P4 MPD, 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 MPD registered?

P4 MPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P4 MPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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