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G9 SSV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,117 mi
Last recorded51,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SSV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 53,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,556 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,148 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,210 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 May 2009 42,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,387 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 41,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,118 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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G9 SSV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G9 SSV, 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 G9 SSV registered?

G9 SSV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is G9 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 SSV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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