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1997 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · P808 BDD

P808 BDD

1997 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 07/06/1997. Recorded mileage 62,449 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 26/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
62,449 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
4500cc

P808 BDD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
  • 62,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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P808 BDD Mileage History

  1. 18/04/202360,688 mi
  2. 03/07/202461,522 mi+834 mi
  3. 25/02/202561,822 mi+300 mi
  4. 20/06/202561,947 mi+125 mi
  5. 28/05/202662,449 mi+502 mi

Average of roughly 566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P808 BDD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 01:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (P808 BDD) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.

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