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P856 YEU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,329 mi
Last recorded79,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 YEU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wiper motor lazy.

Fail 19 Jun 2026 79,329 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 76,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 76,606 miles

Small engine oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2021 76,517 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 75,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 74,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 74,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 73,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 69,585 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,464 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,760 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,564 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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P856 YEU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P856 YEU, 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 P856 YEU registered?

P856 YEU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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