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P803 DPD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,625 mi
Last recorded50,625 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 DPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,937 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,540 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,146 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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P803 DPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P803 DPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P803 DPD registered?

P803 DPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P803 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 DPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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