MOT Status
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31,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake has no reserve
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
windscreen washers poor
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise all driveshaft gators split
Nearside washer jet needs attention
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
signs of corrosion nsf and osf suspension arms
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OJZ 4978 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2000 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,031 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 OJZ 4978, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of OJZ 4978?
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What year was OJZ 4978 registered?
OJZ 4978 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 March 2000.
Is OJZ 4978 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OJZ 4978 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OJZ 4978 have outstanding finance?
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