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P525 BRY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,143 mi
Last recorded46,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 BRY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 42,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,414 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 35,601 miles

Oil leak

o/s front side light slightly dim.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s front side light slightly dim.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,104 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perrished between tread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,818 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2006 26,076 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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P525 BRY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P525 BRY, 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 P525 BRY registered?

P525 BRY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P525 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 BRY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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