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J4 APY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,869 mi
Last recorded43,869 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 APY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 43,869 miles

both front seat belts starting to fur

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension lower arm starting to rust

Pass 4 May 2023 43,797 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front lower suspension arm starting to rust

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,776 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension lower arm starting to rust

Pass 15 May 2020 43,763 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur and recoil slightly slow

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,713 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur and recoil slightly slow

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,501 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur and recoil slightly slow

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,411 miles

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,993 miles

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,812 miles

both front seatbelts starting to fur

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2013 38,783 miles

front seatbelts starting to fur

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,719 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

handbrake performance slightly low

rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,460 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,216 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2008 37,558 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads worn to legal limit

handbrake performance slightly low

reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,817 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to legal limit

slight oil leak

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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J4 APY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J4 APY, 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 J4 APY registered?

J4 APY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is J4 APY safe to buy?

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