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P959 CPJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 CPJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 103,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 103,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working not operating when turned on (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 102,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,965 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 57,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,161 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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P959 CPJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P959 CPJ, 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 P959 CPJ registered?

P959 CPJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P959 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 CPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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