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P773 PLK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 PLK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,790 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,110 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 53,110 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 52,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,486 miles

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

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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P773 PLK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P773 PLK, 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 P773 PLK registered?

P773 PLK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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