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P920 SMW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 SMW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,655 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 73,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,194 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 69,467 miles

all brake discs rusty

slight judder on n/s/f brake

Pass 10 May 2011 68,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 65,781 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 64,307 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,152 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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P920 SMW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P920 SMW, 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 P920 SMW registered?

P920 SMW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P920 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 SMW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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