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H5 URR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 URR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 97,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 95,994 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 95,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 94,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 91,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,663 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,053 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front caliper anti rattel clip missing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 70,042 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front caliper anti rattel clip missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2008 63,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,631 miles

Would appear not to have been fitted with a rear registration plate light from new.

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 URR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 URR, 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 URR?

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What year was H5 URR registered?

H5 URR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is H5 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 URR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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