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B4 ONK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,612 mi
Last recorded24,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ONK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,612 miles

Rear Brakes binding by hand

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 24,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire hose from filter above exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,586 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 24,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,143 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,531 miles

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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B4 ONK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 ONK, 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 B4 ONK registered?

B4 ONK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is B4 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 ONK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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