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284 HCG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration284 HCG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 94,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 93,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,947 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,238 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front swing arms starting to corrode

under body frame work starting to corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2008 87,238 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

some corrosion starting in front and rear swing arms

Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 87,238 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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284 HCG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 284 HCG, 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 30 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 284 HCG registered?

284 HCG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is 284 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 284 HCG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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