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P50 ASH

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,666 mi
Last recorded47,666 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 ASH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (pos pressure switch) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 44,616 miles

All coilovers have surface corrosion to shock absorber

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,381 miles

all rear suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,831 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,653 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight dampness

Oil leak

Rear number plate lights working and fitted behind number plate

Fail 5 May 2016 42,653 miles

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

Chassis has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight dampness

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,650 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

all front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

both rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,565 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both inner rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

all suspension arms ect have corrosion on them

Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

all suspension arms ect have corrosion on them

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspenion components corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,246 miles

nearside and offside rear discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,651 miles

Corrosion on front suspension components.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard switch difficult to operate

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,644 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a few cracks within the thread area.

Windscreen washer tubing insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,000 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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P50 ASH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P50 ASH, 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 P50 ASH registered?

P50 ASH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P50 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 ASH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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