MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P973 PLN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P973 PLN, 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 P973 PLN registered?
P973 PLN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P973 PLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P973 PLN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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