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P90 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,470 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

offside and nearside front suspension upper arms corroding

parking brake action would benefit from adjustment to allow increased lever travel

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,149 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

O/s and n/s front suspension upper arms corroded.

Parking brake action would benefit from adjustment to allow increased lever travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,127 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 37,127 miles

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

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

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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P90 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P90 TVR, 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 P90 TVR?

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What year was P90 TVR registered?

P90 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P90 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P90 TVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P90 TVR have outstanding finance?

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