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P7 VRR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 VRR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 60,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 51,805 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)

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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P7 VRR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P7 VRR, 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

How do I check the history of P7 VRR?

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What year was P7 VRR registered?

P7 VRR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P7 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 VRR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P7 VRR have outstanding finance?

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