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P945 POW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 POW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 70,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 70,418 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,462 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,541 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,847 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,456 miles

playin in both lower steering colum u j joints

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust clamp missing.

offside rack gaitor twisted and may be split?brake pedel hard?slight play in both lower steering colum u.j.joints.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,376 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fuel lines perished

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,143 miles

offside front side lamp may have a fault.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 52,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P945 POW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P945 POW, 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 P945 POW registered?

P945 POW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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