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P656 NLT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 75,830 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,442 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,387 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,498 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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P656 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P656 NLT, 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

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What year was P656 NLT registered?

P656 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P656 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 NLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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