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WDP 4

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,570 mi
Last recorded48,570 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 4
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 48,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 48,570 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,570 miles

Corrosion to chassis outriggers

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,570 miles

Chassis outriggers in poor condition

Leak from cooling radiator.

Near side suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,570 miles

Corrosion to chassis outriggers

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight corrosion to NSF suspension wishbones

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,570 miles

Headlight reflectors in poor condition

Near side front suspension wishbones in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential noisy

Slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,570 miles

All front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight surface corrosion to NS seatbelt chassis mounting plate

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Perishing to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,570 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,570 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,673 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,673 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2007 45,229 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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WDP 4 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WDP 4, 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 WDP 4 registered?

WDP 4 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WDP 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 4 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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