£10,000 - £14,000
1997 TVR Chimaera 400
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 10
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 TVR 400 model has been owned by the current keeper for 6 years, comes with a large history file including 19 service stamps, and has had chassis outriggers and engine mounts replaced in 2018.
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Condition
7
Solid, slight wear, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SDLDCC4P5VD011496
Chassis No:
Odometer:
39,000 miles
P132CDP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration: P132CDPVIN: SDLDCC4P5VD011496Mileage Showing: 39,000Transmission: Manual MOT: 11/11/2026 Number of Keys: 2V5 on Site: Yes
Large history file
Outriggers replaced
Supplied new and first registered May 1997 by Henley Heritage TVR of Oxfordshire this 400 model has been owned by the current keeper for 6 years.
Sold with a good sized history file including original service book containing 19 service stamps, the most recent service carried out at 39,849 miles in November 2025.
Also sold with records of the chassis outriggers replaced along with engine mounts in 2018 as well as many previous MOT certiifcates dating back to 2004 as well as many more invoices dating back through the last 23 years.
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Points of note
£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,480
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
39,849 miles
Registration Date
1997-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 12 2025 with 39,849 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight under body corrosion in places of the suspension etc, a lot of it is undersealed also.
- Wipers are not great, but it is the way these are, no splits to the blades.
- rear drive shafts damp
Passed
On Mar 04 2021 with 38,072 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside door doesn't open every time you press the button from outside.
- Slight weeping from both rear drive shafts
Passed
On Feb 12 2020 with 37,560 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2019 with 37,502 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Failed
On Sep 26 2019 with 37,502 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 23 2018 with 37,384 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2017 with 37,266 miles
Passed
On Sep 28 2016 with 36,975 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2015 with 36,737 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- handbrake bit weak on both sides
Passed
On Oct 14 2014 with 36,483 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2013 with 36,048 miles
Failed
On Aug 20 2012 with 35,706 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Aug 20 2012 with 35,706 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2011 with 35,333 miles
Failed
On Jul 22 2011 with 35,333 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Passed
On Jun 23 2010 with 34,852 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2010 with 34,852 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Apr 22 2009 with 34,345 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2008 with 33,845 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2007 with 33,362 miles
Passed
On Oct 19 2005 with 32,058 miles
Failed
On Oct 19 2005 with 32,058 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- rear brake dics inner faces have slight surface corrosion
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