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P737 YBO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,436 mi
Last recorded51,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 YBO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,749 miles

All front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,957 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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P737 YBO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P737 YBO, 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 P737 YBO registered?

P737 YBO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P737 YBO safe to buy?

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