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P354 JTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 JTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 99,999 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,999 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,999 miles

All suspension arms have corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 99,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,806 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,485 miles

oil leaks on engine & differential

Pass 19 Mar 2012
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,471 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,219 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,492 miles

oil leaks on engine & differential

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 64,321 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 63,734 miles

1,n/s/r tail light dim †2,oil leak on rear diff

Pass 2 May 2006 62,728 miles

1.Brake pads not checked †2.Front tyres wearing on edges

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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P354 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P354 JTR, 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 P354 JTR registered?

P354 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P354 JTR safe to buy?

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