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K7 OLP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 OLP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 43,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,031 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,810 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,810 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,021 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,094 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,835 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,405 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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K7 OLP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 K7 OLP, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K7 OLP registered?

K7 OLP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is K7 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 OLP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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