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P822 TFH

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,224 mi
Last recorded56,224 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 TFH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 56,224 miles

slight thudding noise from rear but no obvious wear found

slight wear on both sides rear shock absorber rose joints

Fail 24 May 2017 56,220 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight thudding noise from rear but no obvious wear found

slight wear on both sides rear shock absorber rose joints

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,218 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split at edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,909 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 41,461 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 38,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,596 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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P822 TFH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P822 TFH, 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 P822 TFH registered?

P822 TFH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P822 TFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 TFH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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