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P601 APH

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 APH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 67,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 67,524 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 67,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,470 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,468 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,382 miles

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

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

front wishbones corroded

handbrake poor operation

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2005 66,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wishbones corroded

handbrake operation poor

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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P601 APH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P601 APH, 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 P601 APH registered?

P601 APH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P601 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 APH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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