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P304 AYJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,982 mi
Last recorded50,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 AYJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,982 miles

Front Chassis sections corrosion in multiple locations.

Ignition coil arcing out on itself.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wheel hub corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Chassis sections corroded in multiple places.

Fail 6 Oct 2025 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough Universal joint feels stiff during lock to lock test. (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both get stuck mid sweep. (3.4 (a))

Front Chassis sections corrosion in multiple locations.

Ignition coil arcing out on itself.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wheel hub corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Chassis sections corroded in multiple places.

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 50,739 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,894 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear lamps condensated

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,600 miles

Coolant leak very slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 48,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,862 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,757 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,383 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,808 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P304 AYJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P304 AYJ, 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 P304 AYJ registered?

P304 AYJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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