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P981 RMA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 RMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,785 miles

corrosion front suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,097 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,666 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s outer chassis rails corroded

n/s & o/s/r anti roll bar inner bush mounting brackets mis-shapen

slight dampness around power steering rack

surface corrosion both front lower susp. arms

Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s outer chassis rails corroded

n/s & o/s/r anti roll bar inner bush mounting brackets mis-shapen

slight dampness around power steering rack

surface corrosion both front lower susp. arms

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,662 miles

Front and rear suspension arms are rusty. Chassis tubing is rusty.

Front brake discs show rusting at faces.

Nearside seat belt is slow to return.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,998 miles

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Fail 24 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 31,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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P981 RMA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P981 RMA, 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 P981 RMA registered?

P981 RMA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P981 RMA safe to buy?

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