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P157 JBC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 JBC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 47,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 47,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 46,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 45,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 44,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,562 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,173 miles

o/s rear hub seal damp

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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P157 JBC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P157 JBC, 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 P157 JBC registered?

P157 JBC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P157 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 JBC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P157 JBC have outstanding finance?

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