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P254 OAK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 OAK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pump connections. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

wipers not parking off screen

Fail 29 Mar 2023 80,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

wipers not parking off screen

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES are starting to show age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES are starting to show age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 74,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,624 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,020 miles

chassis starting to corrode

front upper wishbones starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,030 miles

Chassis Starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Chassis Starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,436 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge close to limit

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,001 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel hoses perished and soft. advise that they are renewed

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,003 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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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P254 OAK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P254 OAK, 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 P254 OAK registered?

P254 OAK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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