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75 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration75 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 21,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 18,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 16,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,829 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2020 13,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 12,931 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft outer seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,911 miles

greese around n/s/r hub area not on brake disc

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 12,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 12,652 miles

horn push is poor in operation

Pass 24 May 2011 12,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,873 miles

offside headlamp on upper limit

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,794 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 11,793 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

drivers wiper blade is torn

o/s head lamp on top limit

Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,158 miles

battery needs charging

oil is just above minimum marker

play in sterring rack

rear number plate in poor condition

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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75 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 75 TVR, 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.

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What year was 75 TVR registered?

75 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is 75 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 TVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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