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P521 POT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 POT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,645 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 50,603 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,585 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,355 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,816 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,892 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,150 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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P521 POT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P521 POT, 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 P521 POT registered?

P521 POT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P521 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 POT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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