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P111 JFC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,300 mi
Last recorded30,300 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 JFC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,104 miles

rear fuel hose slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2016 30,075 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,042 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,889 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limits and slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2013 29,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road tyres close to legal limit on innside edge

rear petrol pipe worn and starting to split

Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road tyres close to legal limit on innside edge

rear petrol pipe worn and starting to split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 27,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 26,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

handbrake low effort!

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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P111 JFC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P111 JFC, 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 P111 JFC registered?

P111 JFC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P111 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 JFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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