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P104 OPV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,053 mi
Last recorded68,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 OPV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2022 61,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2022 61,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,480 miles

oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,280 miles

Corrosion to suspension and braking components.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp reflectors fading.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Corrosion to suspension and braking components.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp reflectors fading.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,118 miles

corrosion to chassis,suspension arms,front tyres worn on inner edges,oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to chassis,suspension arms,front tyres worn on inner edges,oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,411 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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P104 OPV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P104 OPV, 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 P104 OPV registered?

P104 OPV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P104 OPV safe to buy?

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