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P919 OLP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,807 mi
Last recorded39,807 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 OLP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various signs of corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Jul 2023 39,796 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various signs of corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,898 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,729 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 37,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,145 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,953 miles

rear brake discs corroded slight - inner face

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,764 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,447 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads starting to crumble

Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads starting to crumble

Pass 9 May 2007 27,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 25,407 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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P919 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P919 OLP, 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 P919 OLP registered?

P919 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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