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P1 DGM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,151 mi
Last recorded26,151 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DGM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 26,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,428 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose / pipe under pump (2.1.5 (a))

vacuum pipe to distributor end broken

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 21,009 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom mount [ chassis ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom mount [ chassis ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,589 miles

front suspension arms corrosion

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front chassis/body outrigger corrosion

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,422 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,023 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,668 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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s number plate light dim

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

headlight adjusters in poor condition coroded n/s adjuster max adjustment only just within limit

Fail 7 Apr 2008 19,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 18,257 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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P1 DGM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P1 DGM, 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 P1 DGM registered?

P1 DGM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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