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H5 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,440 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,114 miles

Rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,756 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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H5 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H5 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

How do I check the history of H5 TVR?

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What year was H5 TVR registered?

H5 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is H5 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 TVR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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