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R527 OGF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 OGF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,009 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 58,298 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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R527 OGF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R527 OGF, 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 R527 OGF?

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What year was R527 OGF registered?

R527 OGF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R527 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 OGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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