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P525 OJA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 OJA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,326 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,326 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,265 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 70,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 64,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

0/s/f wiper blade starting to split

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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P525 OJA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P525 OJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P525 OJA registered?

P525 OJA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P525 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 OJA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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