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P500 FUN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,566 mi
Last recorded59,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 FUN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 44,361 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,795 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 41,776 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 41,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,026 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 31,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,545 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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P500 FUN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P500 FUN, 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 P500 FUN registered?

P500 FUN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P500 FUN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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