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OGG 13S

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGG 13S
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,689 miles

Park brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,640 miles

Parking brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,999 miles

Parking brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,577 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 93,698 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 92,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight movement in near side front wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,107 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,107 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 78,894 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,121 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,914 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 67,695 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 67,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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OGG 13S is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGG 13S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGG 13S registered?

OGG 13S is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is OGG 13S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGG 13S shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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