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P500 WJR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,629 mi
Last recorded33,629 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 33,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,552 miles

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak passengers side rear hub assembly

Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,487 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak hub assembly

Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight oil leak hub assembly

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear slight fluid leak (hub bearing)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,329 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,184 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,871 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack side (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit remaining tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit remaining tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 32,264 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,064 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,064 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 31,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,132 miles

Baffles in silencer loose and rattling

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,156 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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P500 WJR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P500 WJR, 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 P500 WJR?

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What year was P500 WJR registered?

P500 WJR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P500 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 WJR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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