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P653 TVG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,632 mi
Last recorded26,632 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 TVG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 26,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 25,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,211 miles

park brake just meets reqired effort

slight oil leak at rear of transmision

sub frames starting to show surface corrosion

Fail 12 May 2018 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake just meets reqired effort

slight oil leak at rear of transmision

sub frames starting to show surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 25,139 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,763 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,204 miles

park brake performance low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,026 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parck brake margional pass on effort

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,595 miles

park brake margional pass on effort

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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P653 TVG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P653 TVG, 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 P653 TVG registered?

P653 TVG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P653 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P653 TVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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