MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
centre exhaust mount is split
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 Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
centre exhaust mount is split
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P5 GJP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P5 GJP, 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 P5 GJP registered?
P5 GJP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 September 1996.
Is P5 GJP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P5 GJP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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