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P916 POW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 POW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,306 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,067 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,508 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,998 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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P916 POW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P916 POW, 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 P916 POW registered?

P916 POW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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