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P981 NON

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,130 mi
Last recorded58,130 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 NON
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,931 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 56,931 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,776 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,261 miles

ns headlamp cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,297 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 42,295 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside headlamp glass cracked -

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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P981 NON is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc 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 P981 NON, 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 P981 NON registered?

P981 NON is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P981 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 NON 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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