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P359 JTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 JTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,707 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,412 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

General underside corrosion .

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

Pass 10 May 2019 89,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,704 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished and subframe bushes perished

Both rear rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn low on tread

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Slight play in steering nearside

Slight underside corrosion

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2018 84,704 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished and subframe bushes perished

Both rear rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn low on tread

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Slight play in steering nearside

Slight underside corrosion

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2017 84,000 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perished but still supporting the exhaust system

anti roll bar bushes perished

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 84,000 miles

All brake discs corroded

All suspension components corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Several engine oil leaks

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,000 miles

General underside corrosion

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,877 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 57,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 56,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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P359 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P359 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 P359 JTR registered?

P359 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P359 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 JTR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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