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P356 JTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,328 mi
Last recorded55,328 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 JTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,410 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 54,405 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension has Restricted movement bump stop fouling shock absorber

Offside Front Suspension has Restricted movement bump stop fouling shock absorber

Fail 6 Apr 2019 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,679 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,679 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,280 miles

***ROAD TAX EXPIRED(10-13)***

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake discs slightly pitted

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 25 May 2013 50,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 49,429 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 48,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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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P356 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P356 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 P356 JTR registered?

P356 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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