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P545 XYJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,557 mi
Last recorded52,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 XYJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,914 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,146 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,279 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,317 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 36,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XYJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P545 XYJ, 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 P545 XYJ registered?

P545 XYJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P545 XYJ safe to buy?

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