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P567 YUA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,710 mi
Last recorded60,710 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 YUA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 59,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 58,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 58,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,917 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,895 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 45,361 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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P567 YUA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P567 YUA, 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 P567 YUA registered?

P567 YUA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P567 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P567 YUA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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