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P722 BDF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 BDF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,891 miles

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,612 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 114,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,988 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Plate too small (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height Motorcycle size letters and numbers (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,000 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 22 Sep 2014 98,454 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 94,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,062 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 87,284 miles

Both handbrake cables poor.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in both rear outer driveshaft C/V joints.

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

Steering column U/J worn/slight play.

Washer liquid hitting off side of screen poor.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 87,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both handbrake cables poor.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in both rear outer driveshaft C/V joints.

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

Steering column U/J worn/slight play.

Washer liquid hitting off side of screen poor.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,229 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Water in nearside rear light lens

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,002 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 70,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P722 BDF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P722 BDF, 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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P722 BDF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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