1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P514 EBB
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 93,219 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P514 EBB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2022
- 93,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P514 EBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (P514 EBB) between May 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
P514 EBB Mileage History
- 16/05/200647,535 mi
- 12/06/200747,854 mi+319 mi
- 12/06/200747,854 mi
- 01/07/200848,000 mi+146 mi
- 01/07/200848,000 mi
- 20/06/201248,050 mi+50 mi
- 31/07/201348,147 mi+97 mi
- 18/07/201449,327 mi+1,180 mi
- 27/07/201553,039 mi+3,712 mi
- 21/07/201657,776 mi+4,737 mi
- 12/07/201762,804 mi+5,028 mi
- 24/07/201868,651 mi+5,847 mi
- 22/07/201974,430 mi+5,779 mi
- 27/01/202184,700 mi+10,270 mi
- 08/02/202184,703 mi+3 mi
- 01/02/202293,219 mi+8,516 mi
Average of roughly 2,907 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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