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P924 OLO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,093 mi
Last recorded54,093 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 OLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,775 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,831 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,993 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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P924 OLO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P924 OLO, 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 P924 OLO?

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What year was P924 OLO registered?

P924 OLO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P924 OLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P924 OLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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