1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P417 BPF
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 69,719 miles. MOT valid until 17/04/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,719 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
P417 BPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 69,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P417 BPF Mileage History
- 19/04/202368,760 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 323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P417 BPF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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