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TVR 400G

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,232 mi
Last recorded63,232 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 400G
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,232 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 62,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (body mounting point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 55,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,204 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,544 miles

Both Rear tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2mm).

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,396 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower suspension arm surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,882 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 48,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 1,200 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 43,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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TVR 400G 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 TVR 400G, 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 TVR 400G registered?

TVR 400G is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is TVR 400G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 400G 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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