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P50 SLD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,203 mi
Last recorded30,203 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 SLD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 28,986 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,170 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,843 miles

slight play starting in n/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,469 miles

washer jet hoses perished

Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to chassis frame

wiring in nearside footwell is poorly secured

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,445 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 SLD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SLD, 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 SLD registered?

P50 SLD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P50 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 SLD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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