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P276 APH

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 APH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,477 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 47,454 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,943 miles

flexi ends corroded

front flexi hoses perished

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

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

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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P276 APH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P276 APH, 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 P276 APH registered?

P276 APH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P276 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 APH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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