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P923 LOJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 LOJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,926 miles

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

o/s screen washer weak

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,324 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (subframe) (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 66,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 58,686 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,725 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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P923 LOJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P923 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

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What year was P923 LOJ registered?

P923 LOJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P923 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 LOJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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