1996 TVR Chimaera 5.0L Petrol · P50 OHC
1996 TVR Chimaera (5.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 84,831 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P50 OHC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 84,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P50 OHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P50 OHC) between November 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
P50 OHC Mileage History
- 15/11/200642,080 mi
- 04/01/200850,636 mi+8,556 mi
- 07/01/200850,646 mi+10 mi
- 09/01/200966,214 mi+15,568 mi
- 19/01/201069,999 mi+3,785 mi
- 17/01/201170,371 mi+372 mi
- 18/01/201170,374 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/201271,674 mi+1,300 mi
- 26/01/201271,674 mi
- 02/01/201372,334 mi+660 mi
- 04/01/201472,999 mi+665 mi
- 25/01/201573,010 mi+11 mi
- 03/01/201675,302 mi+2,292 mi
- 08/01/201780,025 mi+4,723 mi
- 14/01/201882,011 mi+1,986 mi
- 30/12/201882,502 mi+491 mi
- 30/12/201882,502 mi
- 30/12/201982,603 mi+101 mi
- 23/02/202183,510 mi+907 mi
- 23/02/202183,510 mi
- 26/03/202284,050 mi+540 mi
- 26/03/202284,050 mi
- 05/05/202384,436 mi+386 mi
- 25/05/202484,469 mi+33 mi
- 30/05/202584,829 mi+360 mi
- 17/09/202684,830 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/202684,831 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,153 miles per year across 27 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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