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H4 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 39,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,200 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,647 miles

Advise front discs corroded ok on brake tester

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,722 miles

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,850 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,164 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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H4 TVR 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 95.5%.

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 H4 TVR, 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 H4 TVR registered?

H4 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is H4 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 TVR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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