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P6 WFP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,116 mi
Last recorded119,116 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 WFP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 119,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 118,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 118,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 114,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 108,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 99,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 93,749 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,568 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,613 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT FLUFFING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 11 May 2011 87,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2008 87,570 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 86,972 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,669 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 85,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cassis has advanced corrosion

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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P6 WFP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P6 WFP, 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 P6 WFP registered?

P6 WFP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P6 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 WFP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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