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H3 OGR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 OGR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 63,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,687 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,130 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,914 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 OGR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H3 OGR, 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 H3 OGR registered?

H3 OGR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is H3 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 OGR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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