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P543 SBJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 SBJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,771 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,880 miles

Registration plate lights dim but illuminate rear registration plate

Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,488 miles

Oil leak

main brake efficiency 58%

near side rear wheel bearing hub damp

off side rear wheel bearing hub damp

Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

near side rear wheel bearing hub damp

off side rear wheel bearing hub damp

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,412 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,129 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,469 miles

Advise both rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,365 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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P543 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P543 SBJ, 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 P543 SBJ registered?

P543 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P543 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 SBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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