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P545 SBJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 SBJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 28,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 27,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 27,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fluid on lower rear arms no leaks actually on test

Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,937 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,168 miles

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,114 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 21,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 20,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 19,053 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 15,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P545 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P545 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P545 SBJ registered?

P545 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P545 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 SBJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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