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P210 OSX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 OSX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 63,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,656 miles

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,691 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,084 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 56,604 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

Rear number plate illuminated from behind

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,727 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 51,851 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,309 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 47,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,703 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,703 miles

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

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,698 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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P210 OSX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P210 OSX, 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.

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What year was P210 OSX registered?

P210 OSX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P210 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 OSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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