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P802 TFH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 TFH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,132 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,130 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and very cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and very cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine and rear axle ()

nearside and offside outer chassis rails corroded

speedometer working odometer not working!!

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,000 miles

Oil leak ()

all front suspension arms becoming corroded and flaking paint

all rear suspension arms becoming corroded and flaking paint

nearside and offside outer chassis rails becoming corroded

speedo works but mileometer does not work!

Fail 24 Aug 2016 53,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

all front suspension arms becoming corroded and flaking paint

all rear suspension arms becoming corroded and flaking paint

nearside and offside outer chassis rails becoming corroded

parking brake only just made 17%

speedo works but mileometer does not work!

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,000 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front lower wishbone getting coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,781 miles

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

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.1)

lower chassis and all suspension arms becoming corroded and paint flaking off

rear brake discs inner faces worn and pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

lower chassis and all suspension arms becoming corroded and paint flaking off

rear brake discs inner faces worn and pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all nearside upper and lower and all offside upper and lower and front and rear suspension arms becoming corroded

both front brake discs worn and inner faces slightly pitted

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

front end of chassis paint flake off and becoming slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer chassis rails becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,112 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corroded front cross members

o/s/f brake disc only 50% used

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,464 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f door button sticking

Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f door button sticking

Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,001 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 26,644 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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P802 TFH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P802 TFH, 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 P802 TFH registered?

P802 TFH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P802 TFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 TFH shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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