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P651 CLJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 CLJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,846 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 62,846 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wet test conditions

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wet test conditions

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 53,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,396 miles

offside + nearside front tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,602 miles

Handbrake pulled on hard to obtain required effort !

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,172 miles

slight rust in ns and os out riggers

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,252 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated. Age cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,252 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated. Age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P651 CLJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P651 CLJ, 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 P651 CLJ registered?

P651 CLJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P651 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P651 CLJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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