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P9 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,912 mi
Last recorded8,912 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 8,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 8,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 8,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 8,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 8,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 8,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,408 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 8,373 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,132 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 8,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 8,092 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 8,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 3 Sep 2012 7,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,713 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 7,713 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,589 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 7,589 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit (225/55/zr16)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 7,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 7,155 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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P9 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P9 TVR, 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 P9 TVR registered?

P9 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P9 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 TVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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