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P50 OHC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,829 mi
Last recorded84,829 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 OHC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 84,050 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,510 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 83,510 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 82,603 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2018 82,502 miles

ouriggers repaired

Fail 30 Dec 2018 82,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ouriggers repaired

Pass 14 Jan 2018 82,011 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2017 80,025 miles

outriggers corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers weld repairs

Pass 25 Jan 2015 73,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,999 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,674 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,374 miles

offside front inner trackrod arm has slight play at steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner trackrod arm has play at steering rack end.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to chassis/suspension arms/mounts,oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 50,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to chassis/suspension arms/mounts,oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,080 miles

Oil leak

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 OHC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P50 OHC, 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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P50 OHC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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