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P826 KCF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 KCF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 41,702 miles

Nearside Engine mounting upper bolt missing

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,339 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,000 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,430 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 26,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,369 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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P826 KCF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P826 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 P826 KCF registered?

P826 KCF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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