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P526 NOE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 NOE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 61,661 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 61,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,381 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,533 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 59,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,999 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake disc inner faces badly corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake disc inner faces badly corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,365 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 53,890 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,998 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 51,511 miles

n/sf lower s/a bush split

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,316 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

fuel cap washer starting to split

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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P526 NOE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P526 NOE, 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 P526 NOE registered?

P526 NOE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P526 NOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 NOE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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