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P500 YEH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,578 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,122 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tubular chassis rusty at points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever tight

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 47,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,005 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 44,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 43,367 miles

front upper / lower front arms corroded both sides

Fail 7 May 2011 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front upper / lower front arms corroded both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,346 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 28,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

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 YEH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YEH, 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 YEH registered?

P500 YEH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P500 YEH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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