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P822 BUG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,194 mi
Last recorded64,194 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 BUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 62,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 62,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,605 miles

Emissions not tested wouldn't idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,027 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,533 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,113 miles

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

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

main beam image out

n/ and o/s front upper suspension arm, inner bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aims on lowest level

slight smear on wipers

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,999 miles

drivers door switch faulty

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,726 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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P822 BUG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P822 BUG, 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 P822 BUG registered?

P822 BUG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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