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H3 AHY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,064 mi
Last recorded49,064 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 AHY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 39,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,091 miles

a/ off side bottom balljoint wishbone housing corroded

a/ off side front tyre wearing off on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2009 30,922 miles

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

a/ both rear hand brake cables

a/ near side front brake hose

a/ offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,945 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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H3 AHY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H3 AHY, 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 H3 AHY registered?

H3 AHY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is H3 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 AHY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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