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P926 NLE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,771 mi
Last recorded43,771 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 NLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Various suspension components corroded

Offside Front Various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,182 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 19,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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P926 NLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P926 NLE, 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 P926 NLE registered?

P926 NLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P926 NLE safe to buy?

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