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P300 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,283 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,074 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,811 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 25,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipe routing o/s/f resting on chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,417 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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P300 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P300 TVR, 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 P300 TVR?

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What year was P300 TVR registered?

P300 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P300 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P300 TVR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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