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P675 APK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 APK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 58,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,073 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion at body mount

Offside Front Corrosion at body mount

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,220 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,220 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,546 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 42,546 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,999 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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P675 APK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P675 APK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P675 APK registered?

P675 APK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P675 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 APK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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