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P918 CTT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 CTT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,952 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,915 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both have slight interaction (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,306 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,847 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 71,470 miles

oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2016 71,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 70,159 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2014 68,814 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 68,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,819 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,044 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,986 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,964 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 11 Apr 2007 53,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 53,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,759 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 53,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P918 CTT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P918 CTT, 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 P918 CTT registered?

P918 CTT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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