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P812 VWX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,061 mi
Last recorded89,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 VWX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,747 miles

rear axle oil leak

signs of oil leak

chassis starting to corrode

o/s/rear brake slight binding

Fail 18 May 2019 88,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chassis starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 88,292 miles

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,682 miles

oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2017 87,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns wiper split but clearing screen

washer pipe leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,815 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,346 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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P812 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P812 VWX, 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 P812 VWX registered?

P812 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P812 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 VWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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