1996 TVR Chimaera 3.9L Petrol · P601 APH
1996 TVR Chimaera (3.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 67,608 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P601 APH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 67,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P601 APH 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 (P601 APH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P601 APH Mileage History
- 16/03/202367,524 mi
- 21/03/202367,524 mi
- 05/04/202467,537 mi+13 mi
- 20/05/202567,544 mi+7 mi
- 31/03/202667,608 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 28 miles per year across 5 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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