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P159 KSX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 KSX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,524 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 63,524 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,493 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 63,493 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,114 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ going into bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top uj by bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,502 miles

parking brake only met requirement. needs adjusting or repair.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspensions arms have light surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,999 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,581 miles

nsf nsr +osr tyres cracking between tread

Pass 11 May 2011 52,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,595 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

slight oil leak from steering rack

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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P159 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P159 KSX, 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 P159 KSX registered?

P159 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P159 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 KSX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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