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OJZ 4978

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,352 mi
Last recorded31,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 4978
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 31,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 31,033 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 30,655 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 30,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,549 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 27,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,830 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2016 24,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,854 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 20,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise all driveshaft gators split

Nearside washer jet needs attention

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,962 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 17,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,583 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,578 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,947 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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