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P234 BPL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,207 mi
Last recorded53,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 BPL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 53,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,361 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 46,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P234 BPL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P234 BPL, 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

How do I check the history of P234 BPL?

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What year was P234 BPL registered?

P234 BPL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P234 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 BPL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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