1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P417 BPF
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 69,719 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P417 BPF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 69,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P417 BPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P417 BPF) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
P417 BPF Mileage History
- 22/03/200652,923 mi
- 19/03/200760,123 mi+7,200 mi
- 04/04/200864,549 mi+4,426 mi
- 08/04/200965,484 mi+935 mi
- 27/03/201066,448 mi+964 mi
- 27/03/201066,448 mi
- 16/04/201167,406 mi+958 mi
- 29/03/201267,610 mi+204 mi
- 15/04/201567,693 mi+83 mi
- 13/04/201767,698 mi+5 mi
- 03/08/202167,700 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/202167,700 mi
- 31/03/202267,868 mi+168 mi
- 31/03/202267,868 mi
- 19/04/202368,760 mi+892 mi
- 19/04/202368,760 mi
- 10/04/202469,476 mi+716 mi
- 15/04/202569,687 mi+211 mi
- 08/04/202669,719 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 838 miles per year across 19 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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