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P400 OGO

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,667 mi
Last recorded41,667 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 OGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 41,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,605 miles

o/s rack gaitor perishing

slight leak from gearbox

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,subframes,outer chassis rails,body mounts,front,rear brake hose ferruls

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,488 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,outer rear rails,body mounts

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,397 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,inner,outer chassis rails,body mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,318 miles

o/s rack gaitor

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer chassis rails,cab mounts,front rear suspension and mountings

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,761 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer chassis, body mounts, front, rear suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion front, rear suspension ,o/s n/s body mounts,front,rear chassis,,outer chassis rails

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,588 miles

surface corrosion front lower wishbones,rear suspension,o/s n/s chassis rails

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,086 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,outer tube rails,rear suspension,front lower wishbones

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,outer tube rails,rear suspension,front lower wishbones

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,354 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,cab mountings,outer chassis rails

surface corrosion rear shockers and springs

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,520 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,crossmembers,outer tubular rails,o/s n/s triangular body mpunts,front,rear suspension

Fail 5 Feb 2015 35,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,crossmembers,outer tubular rails,o/s n/s triangular body mpunts,front,rear suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,181 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,031 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 33,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,863 miles

Coolant leak

surface corrosion o/s n/s front surspension

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

stone chip to o/s headlamp glass

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,292 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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P400 OGO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P400 OGO, 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 P400 OGO registered?

P400 OGO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P400 OGO safe to buy?

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