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TVR
CHIMAERA (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
151 days remaining expires 28th Mar 2025
151 days remaining expires 28th Mar 2025
valid road tax found
124 days remaining due 1st Mar 2025
124 days remaining due 1st Mar 2025
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 9,500 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 2,100 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 2,100 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 16,100 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 16,100 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 7,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded vehicle use
mileage record
12th Mar 2024
37,879 miles (MOT)
11th Mar 2024
37,875 miles (MOT)
29th Mar 2023
35,988 miles (MOT)
3rd Mar 2023
35,984 miles (MOT)
11th Oct 2021
34,257 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2021
34,257 miles (MOT)
15th Jun 2020
34,160 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2020
34,160 miles (MOT)
28th Jun 2019
33,957 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2019
33,955 miles (MOT)
6th Jul 2018
33,416 miles (MOT)
3rd Jul 2018
33,414 miles (MOT)
23rd Jun 2017
33,048 miles (MOT)
3rd Jul 2015
32,933 miles (MOT)
22nd Jun 2015
32,933 miles (MOT)
28th Aug 2013
32,640 miles (MOT)
28th Aug 2012
31,481 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2011
29,755 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2011
29,751 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2010
27,578 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2009
24,634 miles (MOT)
21st Sep 2009
24,630 miles (MOT)
14th Jul 2008
24,245 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2008
24,195 miles (MOT)
15th May 2007
24,142 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
37,879 miles
Estimated current mileage
39,130 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,977 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid - Expires 28th Mar 2025
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Date
12th Mar 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
37879 miles
Expiry
28th Mar 2025
Date
11th Mar 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
37875 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
29th Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
35988 miles
Expiry
28th Mar 2024
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
3rd Mar 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
35984 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Power Steering Component Leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
11th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
34257 miles
Expiry
10th Oct 2022
Date
29th Sep 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
34257 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Date
15th Jun 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
34160 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
12th Jun 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
34160 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Main Beam Tell-tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Rear Fog Lamp Tell-tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
28th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
33957 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
21st Jun 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
33955 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Central Rear Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Central Front Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Ineffective (3.1 (c))
Date
6th Jul 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
33416 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2019
Date
3rd Jul 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
33414 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
23rd Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
33048 miles
Expiry
22nd Jun 2018
Advisory Notice
Under Body Corrosion
Advisory Notice
All Flexi Pipe Ends Corroded
Date
3rd Jul 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
32933 miles
Expiry
2nd Jul 2016
Date
22nd Jun 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
32933 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Rear Anti-roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Fractured (2.4.g.1)
Fail
Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.5)
Fail
Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Fail
Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
28th Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
32640 miles
Expiry
21st Sep 2014
Date
28th Aug 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
31481 miles
Expiry
21st Sep 2013
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
User Entered
O/s/f Brake Slight Binding
Date
16th Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
29755 miles
Expiry
21st Sep 2012
Date
13th Sep 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
29751 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
Fail
Front Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On (8.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
Fail
Offside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Steering Wheel Locking Device Insecure (2.1.6)
Fail
Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
User Entered
Exhaust Manifold Mounting Bolt Missing
User Entered
Electrical Wire Fowling Steeing Coloumn
Date
13th Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
27578 miles
Expiry
21st Sep 2011
Date
22nd Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
24634 miles
Expiry
21st Sep 2010
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
Date
21st Sep 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
24630 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
14th Jul 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
24245 miles
Expiry
13th Jul 2009
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
23rd May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
24195 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
Date
15th May 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
24142 miles
Expiry
14th May 2008
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10164 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
road tax
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Tax Status
Taxed - Due 1st Mar 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
30th Dec 1996
Registration
1st Sep 1996
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
vehicle body
Body Type
Sports
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
3952 cc
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
TVR CHIMAERA
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Blue/black, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4L more than any other.
Blue
42.49%
Red
17.79%
Green
17.39%
Silver
6.72%
Yellow
4.84%
Purple
3.16%
Grey
2.47%
Black
2.47%
2001
1.78%
2000
5.04%
1999
15.51%
1998
19.57%
1997
15.71%
1996
13.34%
1995
11.17%
1994
8.40%
1993
7.61%
3952cc
64.82%
4546cc
17.29%
4997cc
12.65%
4280cc
2.37%
Petrol
99.70%
0
2.97%
1
4.75%
2
7.72%
3
10.68%
4
12.76%
5
14.94%
6
10.88%
7
10.98%
8
9.10%
9
6.63%
10
2.87%
11
2.87%
12
1.19%
00k … 10k
1.21%
10k … 20k
2.32%
20k … 30k
3.93%
30k … 40k
9.58%
40k … 50k
12.90%
50k … 60k
16.83%
60k … 70k
17.04%
70k … 80k
14.42%
80k … 90k
10.18%
90k … 100k
5.04%
100k … 110k
4.13%
120k … 130k
1.01%
