MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs are rusty on inside
steering rack is slightly noisy when rocked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front upper ball joint gaiters are slightly loose round pins
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plate which holds light swich fog switch and hazard switch is slightly loose in dash.
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P550 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 P550 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 P550 SBJ registered?
P550 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 April 1997.
Is P550 SBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P550 SBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P550 SBJ have outstanding finance?
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