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P709 PLN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 PLN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 74,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 70,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 69,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 67,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,713 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,630 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general engine oil leaks

n/s and o/s rear hub seals have slight oil seepage

Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,045 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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P709 PLN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P709 PLN, 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 P709 PLN registered?

P709 PLN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P709 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 PLN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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