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P811 DPD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 DPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,819 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,180 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,926 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,936 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,143 miles

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

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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P811 DPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P811 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 P811 DPD registered?

P811 DPD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P811 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P811 DPD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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