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P741 BTT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 BTT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,117 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 69,005 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Low output and head light bowl deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,674 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,324 miles

Corrosion various area`s suspension arms body mount area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,224 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 47,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on spaceframe

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,843 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise corrosion on spaceframe

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,914 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,331 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,390 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,877 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,258 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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P741 BTT 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 70%.

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 P741 BTT, 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 P741 BTT registered?

P741 BTT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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