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P530 OJA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 OJA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,023 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 47,088 miles

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

head lamps reflective backing deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 46,658 miles

Rear hub seals around drive shaft CV slightly damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 45,716 miles

rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2015 44,226 miles

front brake pads worn low reccomend replacement

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 44,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake pads worn low reccomend replacement

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,016 miles

front pads worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front pads worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,750 miles

nearside rear outer c,v boot split

Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer c,v boot split

Pass 3 May 2011 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 41,290 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 41,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all front & rear outriggers should be stripped and checked (very corroded) front suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,479 miles

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

chassis outriggers heavily corroded. †front susp lower pans corroded

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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P530 OJA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P530 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.

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P530 OJA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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