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P702 NNE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,967 mi
Last recorded23,967 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 NNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 23,438 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 23,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 23,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 23,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 22,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 22,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 22,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 22,057 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 21,857 miles

General Chassis corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 21,129 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 2,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,825 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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P702 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P702 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P702 NNE?

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What year was P702 NNE registered?

P702 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1997.

Is P702 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 NNE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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