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P127 CDP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 59,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 58,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front support arm corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all coil springs corrosion

cahssis slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,488 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all coil springs forming corrosion

front to rear chassis rails slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/s front steering

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,012 miles

Oil leak

coilsprings all round slightly corroded

front to rear chassis rail pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil springs all round slight corroded

front to rear chassias rail pipes slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,137 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 36,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 36,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 35,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,027 miles

nsr and osr cv gators split

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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P127 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P127 CDP, 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.

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What year was P127 CDP registered?

P127 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P127 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 CDP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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