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P992 MLA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,916 mi
Last recorded23,916 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 MLA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 21,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 20,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 17,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 17,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,896 miles

Oil leak

front screen slightly del;aminated

slight diff oil leak

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,640 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs have surface corossion

rear diff oil leak

windsreen slighly delaminated at bottom of screen

Fail 30 Apr 2013 16,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs have surface corossion

rear diff oil leak

windsreen slighly delaminated at bottom of screen

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,427 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,953 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 11,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,930 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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P992 MLA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P992 MLA, 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 P992 MLA registered?

P992 MLA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P992 MLA safe to buy?

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