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P881 KON

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 KON
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber is starting to leak oil, but not seriously (2.7.3)

Nearside wing mirror slight loose in its fixing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Oil leak differential seal starting to leak ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

centre rear exhaust under tray bolts becoming loose, under tray still secure by other bolts

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,376 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust under tray cover bolts becoming loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Wing mirror unit slight loose

Oil leak Engine has oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,376 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure an electrical wiring connector is fouling a steering column coupling, likely to get caught up when turning left or right. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine has oil leak ()

Centre Rear Exhaust under tray cover bolts becoming loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Wing mirror unit slight loose

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,948 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,206 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,782 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings leaking oil

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

play in nearside front upper wishbone bushes

play in offside and nearside rear antiroll bar link arm lower joints

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,414 miles

all suspension bushes cracked and weak

nearside front wheel rim slight miss shape

offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,918 miles

slight distortion from front brakes

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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P881 KON is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P881 KON, 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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P881 KON is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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