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A10 OOH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,558 mi
Last recorded50,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OOH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 47,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,185 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,021 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake is quite week

Fail 27 Mar 2020 47,005 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect honey come (0.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake is quite week

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight wheel bearing rumble developing on offside front wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,385 miles

oil leaks from engine

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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A10 OOH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 OOH, 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 A10 OOH registered?

A10 OOH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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