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A5 GGY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GGY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,481 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 71,472 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,243 miles

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

Fuel vapor entering cabin

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 65,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,144 miles

1,p.a.s fluid leak †2,oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Apr 2007 64,144 miles

1,p.a.s fluid leak †2,oil leak on engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 62,000 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,000 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A5 GGY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A5 GGY, 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 A5 GGY registered?

A5 GGY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is A5 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GGY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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