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P968 JNN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 JNN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 56,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 56,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 56,208 miles

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,214 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,765 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,005 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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P968 JNN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P968 JNN, 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 P968 JNN registered?

P968 JNN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P968 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 JNN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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