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R423 OGM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 OGM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 37,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,210 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,730 miles

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

rear hubs weeping

Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear hubs weeping

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,469 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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R423 OGM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R423 OGM, 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 R423 OGM registered?

R423 OGM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R423 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 OGM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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