£9,180 (Est: £8,500 - £10,000)
1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This TVR Chimaera is finished in Starmist green with a light tan leather interior, and the vendor states it drives well. Recent service work includes a brake service, new HT leads, and refurbished alloys, suggesting it has been well maintained.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car 'drives well' and has had a recent service. The outriggers are reported to be in good condition, and the alloys have been refurbished. There are some receipts for work done and an MoT history. This suggests the car is in at least 'Very Good' condition. However, the specific condition is hard to gauge without a more detailed inspection, particularly considering the car's age and the potential for minor wear and tear not explicitly mentioned.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SDLDCC4P5TE011523
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,500 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Finished in Starmist green with light tan leather interior.
The vendor advises that this Chimaera drives well and benefits from a recent service by specialists, Python Racing, costing £590.
This included a brake service and new HT leads and it was reported that the outriggers remain in good condition.
The original TVR alloys have been refurbished and two new front Bridgestone tyres were fitted less than 3,000 miles ago.
It benefits from an upgraded cooling system.
Comes complete with MoT history dating from 2005 through to the present and various receipts.
The mileage is recorded at 62,500.
Seven owners from new.
Driven 70 miles to auction, it is described by the vendor as driving well.
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£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,480
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
67,089 miles
Registration Date
1996-06-05
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 24 2025 with 67,089 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay pass at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- parking just meet mot requirements requires attention
Failed
On Jun 18 2025 with 67,079 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay pass at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- parking just meet mot requirements requires attention
Passed
On Jun 14 2024 with 66,673 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed
On Jun 08 2023 with 66,224 miles
Passed
On May 26 2022 with 65,730 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 24 2021 with 64,991 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- main chassis / tube rusty/flakey/covered in underseal
- suspension components rusty/flakey/ covered in underseal
Passed
On May 21 2020 with 64,797 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tube frame rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- underside rusty/flakey suspension & brake calipers
- suspension and underside covered in underseal various places
Failed
On Jan 29 2020 with 84,783 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- main tube chassis all slightly corroded
- underside rusty/flakey suspension components dry/rusty brake components rusty calipers etc
Passed
On Jan 28 2019 with 64,223 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2018 with 64,064 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2017 with 63,206 miles
Failed
On Mar 17 2017 with 63,206 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Mar 11 2016 with 62,255 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2015 with 62,089 miles
Passed
On Mar 21 2014 with 61,208 miles
Passed
On Feb 23 2013 with 58,912 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2012 with 58,234 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- The speedometer is not illuminated.
- front tyres getting low in tread
Passed
On Aug 11 2010 with 57,864 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 27 2009 with 57,523 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm
- Oil Leak from engine
- Oil leak from rear diff area.
Passed
On Aug 28 2008 with 56,921 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 55,978 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 09 2006 with 54,525 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Aug 09 2006 with 54,525 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 19 2005 with 51,974 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight oil leak
- slight fluctuation on front brake readings
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