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P879 OLX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 OLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,935 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy rust on chassis and rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,157 miles

heavy rust on chassis & outriggers

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,419 miles

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

cracking to rear fuel pipe from pump to filter

heavy rust in chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

cracking to rear fuel pipe from pump to filter

heavy rust in chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,556 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in wiper arms

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,875 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,563 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)

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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P879 OLX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P879 OLX, 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 P879 OLX registered?

P879 OLX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P879 OLX safe to buy?

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