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P777 JGH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,785 mi
Last recorded49,785 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 JGH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 49,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 49,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,346 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 47,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,021 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold bolts missing causing leakage (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,260 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,160 miles

Gearbox tail shaft seal leaking oil onto the exhaust system

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,732 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,019 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 25,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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P777 JGH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P777 JGH, 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 P777 JGH registered?

P777 JGH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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