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P7 BPM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,397 mi
Last recorded46,397 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BPM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,666 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,469 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 40,463 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff leak,corrosion to chassis/suspension arms

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,493 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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P7 BPM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P7 BPM, 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 P7 BPM registered?

P7 BPM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P7 BPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 BPM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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