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P443 STW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 STW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened very slight distortion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis has light corrosion in places

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,819 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak above steering rack pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,379 miles

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

Oil leak

damp around nearside rear caliper

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear drive shaft boots damp

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,201 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear cv boots damp

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,969 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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P443 STW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P443 STW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P443 STW?

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What year was P443 STW registered?

P443 STW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P443 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 STW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P443 STW have outstanding finance?

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