1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate and common faults

301 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  2. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.3%
  3. Horn: not working1.3%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Stop lamp: all not working1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  8. Washers: not working1.0%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  3. Brakes2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Steering1.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  8. Tyres0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1996 Tvr Chimaera?

In 2024, 85.7% of 1996 Tvr Chimaera cars passed their MOT first time, across 301 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Tvr Chimaera?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; emissions not tested: unable to be completed; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1996 Tvr Chimaera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).