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P47 OPX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 OPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,933 miles

offside track rod end has slight play

slight cracking inbetween tread on all four tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres 2.5/3mm

underside chassis, suspension arms etc, showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,377 miles

offside outer chassis rail corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlights on lower setting

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,929 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 47,383 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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P47 OPX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P47 OPX, 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 P47 OPX registered?

P47 OPX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P47 OPX safe to buy?

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