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P838 RMW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,003 mi
Last recorded35,003 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 RMW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,358 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 29,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P838 RMW 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 85.7%.

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 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 P838 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 RMW registered?

P838 RMW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P838 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 RMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P838 RMW have outstanding finance?

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