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P14 WOW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 WOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 76,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 76,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouling lower arm (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 75,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,966 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,437 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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P14 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P14 WOW, 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 P14 WOW registered?

P14 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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