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P711 WKG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,736 mi
Last recorded35,736 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 WKG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 35,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 35,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 35,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 34,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,973 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 727 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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P711 WKG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P711 WKG, 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

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What year was P711 WKG registered?

P711 WKG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P711 WKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 WKG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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