1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P304 AYJ
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 50,982 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3952cc
P304 AYJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 50,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P304 AYJ Mileage History
- 25/07/200638,808 mi
- 26/07/200638,808 mi
- 25/07/200739,806 mi+998 mi
- 01/08/200840,070 mi+264 mi
- 20/07/200940,687 mi+617 mi
- 21/07/201041,907 mi+1,220 mi
- 27/07/201142,383 mi+476 mi
- 29/07/201142,383 mi
- 27/07/201242,757 mi+374 mi
- 31/07/201343,192 mi+435 mi
- 29/07/201443,249 mi+57 mi
- 08/07/201543,744 mi+495 mi
- 20/07/201644,145 mi+401 mi
- 25/07/201745,088 mi+943 mi
- 27/07/201745,088 mi
- 30/07/201847,862 mi+2,774 mi
- 31/07/201847,862 mi
- 30/07/201948,081 mi+219 mi
- 05/08/201948,081 mi
- 29/07/202048,240 mi+159 mi
- 28/10/202148,600 mi+360 mi
- 27/10/202249,865 mi+1,265 mi
- 04/11/202249,894 mi+29 mi
- 30/10/202350,739 mi+845 mi
- 30/10/202350,739 mi
- 28/10/202450,836 mi+97 mi
- 06/10/202550,975 mi+139 mi
- 10/10/202550,982 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 634 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P304 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P304 AYJ) between July 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering system excessively rough Universal joint feels stiff during lock to lock test. (2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper not working Both get stuck mid sweep. (3.4 (a))”.
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