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P8 KDP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,430 mi
Last recorded68,430 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 KDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,041 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 67,919 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,436 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose could do with an adjustment getting close to chassis

Pass 16 May 2012 51,939 miles

corrosion developing throughout chassis and suspension components.both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,504 miles

front disc rusted

front wipers worn

rear disc rusted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,105 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside

Fail 25 Jun 2008 50,105 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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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P8 KDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P8 KDP, 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 P8 KDP registered?

P8 KDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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