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P833 RMW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,083 mi
Last recorded51,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 RMW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 50,840 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 50,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 48,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,758 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,369 miles

front suspension arms & outer sections of space frame rusting

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

front suspension arms & outer sections of space frame rusting

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks on engine & differential

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,940 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 38,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,134 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 30,047 miles

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

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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P833 RMW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P833 RMW, 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 P833 RMW registered?

P833 RMW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P833 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 RMW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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