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P617 PVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,550 mi
Last recorded46,550 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 PVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,550 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 46,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,520 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,162 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 May 2019 33,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when high beam operated (4.5.4 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 33,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,483 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,030 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre..both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2009 32,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,629 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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P617 PVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P617 PVR, 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 P617 PVR registered?

P617 PVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P617 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 PVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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