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G5 NOT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,722 mi
Last recorded54,722 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 NOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,557 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,557 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,716 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 28 Feb 2013 36,127 miles

water leak from bottom hose

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,243 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

slight water leak & power steering leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 27,351 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine and gear box area

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,351 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine and gear box area

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,583 miles

Engine area has oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 24,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine area has oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,743 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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G5 NOT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 G5 NOT, 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 G5 NOT registered?

G5 NOT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is G5 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 NOT 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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