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RHR 295C

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,761 mi
Last recorded59,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 295C
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 59,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 59,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 58,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 54,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,692 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 52,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 52,792 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 51,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,822 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,119 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,751 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RHR 295C is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RHR 295C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHR 295C registered?

RHR 295C is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is RHR 295C safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHR 295C shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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