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P925 PDX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 PDX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 76,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,000 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished on shoulder

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,000 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,000 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,000 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,078 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P925 PDX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P925 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.

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What year was P925 PDX registered?

P925 PDX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P925 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 PDX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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