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P965 SUG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,874 mi
Last recorded71,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 SUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,874 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 71,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,790 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 71,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,791 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS/FUEL FILTER CORRODED/SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS(DIPPED PATTERNS & LIGHT INTENSITY SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,599 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH HD. LAMP REFLECTORS DIPPED BEAM PATTERNS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,299 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH HD. LAMP REFLECTORS DIPPED BEAM PATTERNS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,705 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPRNSION AND HUB COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 62,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPRNSION AND HUB COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,175 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, OK AT TIME OF TEST.

both rear tyres 2-3ml only

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,344 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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P965 SUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P965 SUG, 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 P965 SUG registered?

P965 SUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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