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P661 NLT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,845 mi
Last recorded49,845 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,297 miles

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

chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,544 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,110 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)

Rear drive shaft gaitors starting to perish nearside outer and offside outer

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2009 37,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,856 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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P661 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P661 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 P661 NLT registered?

P661 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P661 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 NLT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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