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P705 ADV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,766 mi
Last recorded54,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 ADV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 54,766 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 54,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,154 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2013 50,191 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,105 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heavy surface rust on chassis rails and outriggers both sides

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,214 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

handbrake close to end of travel

p.a.s rack slightly damp

slight play in dteering rack

wiper motor weak.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch master cylinder leaking

n/s/f and /o/s/f wheels fouling wishbones on full lock

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,565 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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P705 ADV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P705 ADV, 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 P705 ADV registered?

P705 ADV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P705 ADV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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