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P816 VWX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,656 mi
Last recorded39,656 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VWX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 39,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,653 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,999 miles

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)

hand brake cables covers chaffed

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,999 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

hand brake cables covers chaffed

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,932 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,295 miles

rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,045 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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P816 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P816 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P816 VWX registered?

P816 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P816 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 VWX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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