CarVerify

Free Car Check

H4 RCR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,559 mi
Last recorded67,559 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 RCR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 67,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 66,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 65,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 64,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,774 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 64,752 miles

Emissions not tested emissions to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner cill rotten

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front body memebers near jacking points starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front body memebers near jacking points starting to corrode

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,367 miles

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

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,465 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2007 45,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2007 45,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 29,262 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H4 RCR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H4 RCR, 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

How do I check the history of H4 RCR?

You can check the full history of H4 RCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H4 RCR registered?

H4 RCR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is H4 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 RCR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H4 RCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H4 RCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.