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P500 CHM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,599 mi
Last recorded69,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 64,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,930 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,758 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,610 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,607 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,307 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,612 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,050 miles

advise screen washers require adjusting

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

adv n/s head light reflecter light discoulering

adv slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,185 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,062 miles

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

offside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn uneven

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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P500 CHM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P500 CHM, 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 P500 CHM registered?

P500 CHM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P500 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 CHM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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