1997 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · P817 KCF
1997 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 27/06/1997. Recorded mileage 78,730 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4546cc
P817 KCF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 78,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P817 KCF Mileage History
- 06/09/200640,948 mi
- 05/09/200742,996 mi+2,048 mi
- 05/09/200742,996 mi
- 02/09/200846,264 mi+3,268 mi
- 06/09/200846,264 mi
- 18/08/200948,658 mi+2,394 mi
- 08/09/201051,820 mi+3,162 mi
- 01/09/201154,550 mi+2,730 mi
- 03/09/201257,566 mi+3,016 mi
- 06/09/201360,377 mi+2,811 mi
- 09/09/201463,089 mi+2,712 mi
- 04/09/201565,412 mi+2,323 mi
- 04/09/201565,412 mi
- 20/10/201667,545 mi+2,133 mi
- 21/10/201667,547 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/201769,568 mi+2,021 mi
- 11/10/201872,315 mi+2,747 mi
- 16/10/201974,846 mi+2,531 mi
- 16/10/202076,474 mi+1,628 mi
- 22/10/202076,492 mi+18 mi
- 15/10/202177,849 mi+1,357 mi
- 02/03/202378,379 mi+530 mi
- 10/05/202478,546 mi+167 mi
- 11/06/202578,667 mi+121 mi
- 17/06/202578,676 mi+9 mi
- 01/07/202678,721 mi+45 mi
- 01/07/202678,730 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P817 KCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (P817 KCF) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))”.
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