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P598 APH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,623 mi
Last recorded39,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 APH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 39,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 39,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,769 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 35,769 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,030 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension components have slight corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,910 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,653 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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P598 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P598 APH, 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 P598 APH registered?

P598 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P598 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 APH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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