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P746 KJC

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,575 mi
Last recorded32,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 KJC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,575 miles

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

Rear hub seals leaking oil

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

space frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,572 miles

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

space frame showing signs of corrosion

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,569 miles

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

all suspension components and space frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,566 miles

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

space frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 32,563 miles

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

space frame and suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,496 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,363 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 32,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted No registration plate lamp fittings present. (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose perished and leaking at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking Hose split/perished and leaking at caliper end. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Rack gaiter perishing. (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,844 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,273 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,869 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 28,118 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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P746 KJC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P746 KJC, 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 P746 KJC registered?

P746 KJC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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