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P679 NNE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,027 mi
Last recorded61,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 NNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,027 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,835 miles

Both front suspension upper wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,015 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

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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P679 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P679 NNE, 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 P679 NNE registered?

P679 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P679 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P679 NNE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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