1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P210 AVK
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 73,342 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P210 AVK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 73,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P210 AVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P210 AVK) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
P210 AVK Mileage History
- 30/03/200649,866 mi
- 04/05/200751,634 mi+1,768 mi
- 04/05/200751,634 mi
- 07/05/200854,384 mi+2,750 mi
- 20/03/201054,575 mi+191 mi
- 08/04/201156,813 mi+2,238 mi
- 21/03/201258,309 mi+1,496 mi
- 04/04/201361,529 mi+3,220 mi
- 03/04/201462,978 mi+1,449 mi
- 15/05/201564,566 mi+1,588 mi
- 21/04/201665,523 mi+957 mi
- 09/05/201766,519 mi+996 mi
- 21/05/201866,860 mi+341 mi
- 21/05/201866,860 mi
- 07/05/201967,842 mi+982 mi
- 07/05/201967,842 mi
- 09/04/202169,159 mi+1,317 mi
- 10/06/202269,311 mi+152 mi
- 07/06/202370,646 mi+1,335 mi
- 21/05/202471,052 mi+406 mi
- 13/05/202572,132 mi+1,080 mi
- 13/05/202572,143 mi+11 mi
- 15/05/202673,342 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,166 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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