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P50 SDF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 SDF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 59,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 58,752 miles

both chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 58,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,088 miles

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

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

rear upper diff mount perished

Fail 4 Jun 2020 56,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear upper diff mount perished

Fail 25 Apr 2020 56,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,611 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,611 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 52,641 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs corroded

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,436 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pipe starting to perish at rear

slight play in nearside and offside steering arm

Pass 28 May 2008 52,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,250 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 SDF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P50 SDF, 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 SDF registered?

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

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