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SRZ 3054

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,257 mi
Last recorded45,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 3054
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 45,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,703 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 44,673 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,252 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount behind front wheel is corroded badly. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay but unable to find a leak.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 42,242 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount behind front wheel is corroded badly. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay but unable to find a leak.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,991 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,114 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f washer jet pipe rec att

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis rusty in places

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,497 miles

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,462 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 14,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,978 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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SRZ 3054 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 SRZ 3054, 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 SRZ 3054 registered?

SRZ 3054 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is SRZ 3054 safe to buy?

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