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P294 DDF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 DDF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 70,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

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

Rear Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Aug 2026 70,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Aug 2026 70,093 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,758 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j. can not see front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

hand brake performance poor. 19%

headlamp reflectors deteriorated, beam patterns poor.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j. can not see front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

hand brake performance poor. 19%

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,503 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,824 miles

Both rear discs worn and corroded on inner face.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,919 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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P294 DDF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 P294 DDF, 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 P294 DDF registered?

P294 DDF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P294 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 DDF 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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