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K800 OOM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,101 mi
Last recorded134,101 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 OOM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 134,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 129,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 125,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 123,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 122,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn/wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces on both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread at 2/3mm, perished and worn on inside edges on both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 120,151 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm, worn on edges and also perished on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,750 miles

Both frot tyres worn on inside edges

Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,237 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 86,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 108,044 miles

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

Oil leak

n?s Chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 104,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,039 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate lamps mounted to the registration plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,673 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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K800 OOM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 K800 OOM, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K800 OOM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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