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E303 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,279 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,597 miles

All suspension wishbones have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Pass 20 May 2023 46,697 miles

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 45,446 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Surface corrosion to chassis areas

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,001 miles

Corrosion to chassis areas

Corrosion to suspension wishbones

Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,001 miles

Corrosion to chassis areas

Corrosion to suspension wishbones

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,673 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Chassis outriggers in poor condition.

Fuel pipe (pump to filter) perishing.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,951 miles

Chassis outriggers in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2016 40,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Chassis outriggers in poor condition

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 40,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion to all suspension arms

Slight corrosion to chassis outriggers

Pass 29 May 2015 40,381 miles

Slight corrosion to all suspension arms

Slight corrosion to chassis outriggers

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,759 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,759 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,157 miles

Oil leak

chassie corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

chassie corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 38,850 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Various underbody corrosion from front to rear.

Fail 15 May 2010 38,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Various underbody corrosion from front to rear.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 37,777 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear hub leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,777 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear hub leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,270 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to perish.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 37,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,270 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres & offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm

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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E303 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E303 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 E303 TVR registered?

E303 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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