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P808 BDD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,449 mi
Last recorded62,449 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 BDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 60,686 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,758 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 58,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 56,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f wiper

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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P808 BDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P808 BDD, 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 P808 BDD registered?

P808 BDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P808 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 BDD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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