£9,000 - £11,000
1996 TVR CHIMAERA
United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 672
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 TVR Chimaera has had an engine rebuild in 2008 at 67,000 miles with service history and recent maintenance. Upgrades include 18" alloys and a carbon fibre dash.
Condition
7
Service history, recent works mentioned.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
79,211 miles
K20 OBS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: TVR Model: CHIMAERARegistration: K20 OBSEngine Size (cc): 3952Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 79,211Year of Manufacture: 1996 Date First Registered: 16/05/1996MOT Expiry Date: 23/05/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes an Owner's booklet containing 14 service stamps, old tax discs, MOT certificates, a radio front, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
MOT to June 2026
The service book has 16 TVR dealer service stamps
The engine was rebuilt at 67,000 miles in 2008, with a new clutch and radiator at a cost of £7,000
Upgrades: 18" alloys, carbon fibre dash with alloy stalks
Recent works (April 2025): new battery, chassis waxoyled, coolant, brake, clutch, and power steering fluids changed
Points of note
£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,480
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
79,059 miles
Registration Date
1996-05-16
MOT History
Passed
On May 02 2025 with 79,059 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 24 2024 with 78,776 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 15 2024 with 78,715 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 25 2019 with 77,556 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2017 with 76,736 miles
Passed
On Nov 06 2015 with 75,350 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak from the oil pressure switch area
Failed
On Oct 30 2015 with 75,336 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- oil leak from the oil pressure switch area
Passed
On Oct 31 2014 with 74,084 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 09 2013 with 72,946 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Aug 09 2013 with 72,946 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 03 2012 with 71,955 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2011 with 70,216 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2010 with 69,298 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2009 with 68,753 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2008 with 66,533 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2007 with 65,391 miles
Passed
On May 24 2006 with 61,886 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2005 with 58,256 miles
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