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P915 PDX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 PDX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,581 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,447 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,926 miles

h/brake effort low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,877 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,866 miles

no reserve of travel on h/brake

some surface corrosion to nearside @ offside top wishbone arms

Pass 3 May 2007 74,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,629 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 May 2006 73,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

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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P915 PDX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P915 PDX, 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 P915 PDX registered?

P915 PDX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P915 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 PDX shows 21 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.

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