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P921 LOJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,542 mi
Last recorded41,542 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 LOJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,247 miles

1 nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,247 miles

1 nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,191 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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P921 LOJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P921 LOJ, 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

How do I check the history of P921 LOJ?

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What year was P921 LOJ registered?

P921 LOJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P921 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 LOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P921 LOJ have outstanding finance?

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