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P660 NLT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,197 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 58,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,280 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,675 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 53,675 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,643 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,855 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,661 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P660 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P660 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.

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What year was P660 NLT registered?

P660 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P660 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P660 NLT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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