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P50 CHM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,339 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 55,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,598 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 55,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,176 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,007 miles

vehicle modifed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,127 miles

vehicle modified

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,578 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,589 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 22 Jul 2008 41,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 36,846 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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P50 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P50 CHM, 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 P50 CHM registered?

P50 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P50 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 CHM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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