No, P946 AAA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P946 AAA?

The MOT for P946 AAA is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P946 AAA?

The recorded mileage for P946 AAA is 47,971 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P946 AAA ULEZ compliant?

No, P946 AAA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · P946 AAA

P946 AAA

1997 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 47,971 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 47,971 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/05/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 47,971 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 4546cc

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P946 AAA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
47,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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P946 AAA Mileage History

15/02/202247,678 mi
22/02/202247,679 mi+1 mi
19/05/202347,832 mi+153 mi
13/05/202447,971 mi+139 mi

Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P946 AAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 15:19

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (P946 AAA) between February 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2024 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: Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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