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P123 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,772 mi
Last recorded38,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 37,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 29,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,251 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,799 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 16,793 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,031 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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P123 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 P123 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

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What year was P123 TVR registered?

P123 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P123 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 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.

Does P123 TVR have outstanding finance?

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