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P662 NLT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,369 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,775 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is feathering

Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,775 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread feathering

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,470 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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P662 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P662 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

How do I check the history of P662 NLT?

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What year was P662 NLT registered?

P662 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P662 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P662 NLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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