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P549 RSX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 RSX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,862 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged - showing signs of fouling on lower suspension arm

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel - very close/rubbing lower suspension arm on left hand lock

Fail 1 Jun 2021 68,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel - very close/rubbing lower suspension arm on left hand lock

Pass 27 May 2020 67,239 miles

all brake discs, inner surfaces pitting/rusty

nearside front wheel very close to lower suspension arm on left hand lock

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inside of road wheel very close to lower suspension arm when on full lock

Nearside Front road wheel worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wheel very close to lower suspension arm on lock

Pass 23 May 2017 61,062 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,606 miles

nearside front wheel close to suspension arm on lefthand lock

Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel close to suspension arm on lefthand lock

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel very close to suspension arm on lefthand lock

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Jun 2013 48,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,530 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension link arm

slight play in steering rack track rod(drumstick)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,616 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 28,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,963 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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P549 RSX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P549 RSX, 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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P549 RSX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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