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P77 SWR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,128 mi
Last recorded64,128 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 SWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 64,128 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong size (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 59,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,086 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,085 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,194 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,769 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,144 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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P77 SWR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 P77 SWR, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P77 SWR registered?

P77 SWR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is P77 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P77 SWR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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