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P562 PKL

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,716 mi
Last recorded47,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 PKL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 47,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 47,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,578 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,577 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,087 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,495 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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P562 PKL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P562 PKL, 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 P562 PKL registered?

P562 PKL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P562 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P562 PKL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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