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P969 YHT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,850 mi
Last recorded5,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 YHT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,403 miles

N/S/F inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,107 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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P969 YHT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P969 YHT, 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 P969 YHT registered?

P969 YHT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P969 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 YHT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P969 YHT have outstanding finance?

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