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P817 KCF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 KCF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,730 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 78,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,676 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just on outer frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just on outer frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly fraying (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis rails slightly corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,492 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,474 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,547 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,658 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,264 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,996 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front steering rack gaitor twisted.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,996 miles

Offside front steering rack gaitor twisted.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,948 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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P817 KCF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P817 KCF, 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 P817 KCF registered?

P817 KCF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P817 KCF safe to buy?

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