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P474 ATT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 ATT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 62,301 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 62,299 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside . dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,206 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 62,206 miles

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 62,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,029 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Coolant leak ENGINE AREA ()

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

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

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

Oil leak OIL LEAK ()

Fail 3 May 2018 62,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Coolant leak ENGINE AREA ()

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

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

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

Oil leak OIL LEAK ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,967 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion by offside front upper wishbone rear mounting (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis undersealed (waxoiled (6.1.A.1)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,965 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps main beam inoperative, switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulbs dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion by offside front upper wishbone rear mounting (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis undersealed (waxoiled (6.1.A.1)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,893 miles

parking brake just meet's limit required

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear chassi tubeing corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,705 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake disks worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake disks worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,169 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,107 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 57,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,855 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 56,855 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P474 ATT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P474 ATT, 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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P474 ATT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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