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P615 APH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 APH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 76,619 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 56,796 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 22 Mar 2007 53,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbonnet fuel hoses starting to perish

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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P615 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P615 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P615 APH?

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What year was P615 APH registered?

P615 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P615 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 APH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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