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P921 OLP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 OLP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,823 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,770 miles

chassis corroding. front lower arms corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroding. front lower arms corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,826 miles

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

rear handbrake cable outer cases slight wear, slight surface corrosion to frame, n/s/f a.r.b link slight worn

Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear handbrake cable outer cases worn, surface corrosion to frame,

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,435 miles

front discs inner edges worn and required soon.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,138 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 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P921 OLP registered?

P921 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P921 OLP safe to buy?

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