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P666 CHM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,308 mi
Last recorded35,308 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear half shaft oil leak slight

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 33,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 33,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,159 miles

slight corrosion on all components underfloor

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2008 31,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,527 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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P666 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P666 CHM, 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 P666 CHM registered?

P666 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P666 CHM safe to buy?

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