Car statistics

Tvr Chimera statistics

How many Tvr Chimeras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
3,710 Chimera records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 1,594 −4.7% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 2,116 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 591 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2001 4,220 licensed
  • Declared off the road 57.0% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.9% of those licensed

How many Tvr Chimeras are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,594 Tvr Chimeras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,116 declared off the road (SORN). That is 62.2% fewer than the peak of 4,220 in 2001.

Tvr Chimeras licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 4,220 in 2001.

Tvr Chimeras licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 727
1995 1,253
1996 1,854
1997 2,552
1998 3,423
1999 4,060
2000 4,125
2001 4,220
2002 4,148
2003 4,047
2004 3,988
2005 3,875
2006 3,678
2007 3,507
2008 3,253
2009 3,108
2010 2,759
2011 2,630
2012 2,482
2013 2,336
2014 2,348
2015 2,343
2016 2,206
2017 2,170
2018 2,096
2019 2,013
2020 1,880
2021 1,887
2022 1,787
2023 1,661
2024 1,629
2025 1,577
2026 1,594

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Tvr Chimera MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Tvr Chimeras in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Tvr Chimera engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,590 Tvr Chimeras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 59.9% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc, and 22.5% have an engine of 4,501cc to 4,600cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Tvr Chimeras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
3,901cc to 4,000cc 952 licensed 59.9%
4,501cc to 4,600cc 358 licensed 22.5%
4,901cc to 5,000cc 232 licensed 14.6%
Other sizes 48 licensed 3.0%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
3,901–4,000cc Petrol 950 59.7%
4,501–4,600cc Petrol 358 22.5%
4,901–5,000cc Petrol 232 14.6%
4,201–4,300cc Petrol 26 1.6%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Tvr Chimera safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Tvr Chimera in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Tvr Chimera. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Tvr Chimera with other Tvr models

Tvr Chimera compared with other Tvr models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Tvr Chimera 1,594 −4.7% 2,116 591 Petrol
Tvr Tuscan 569 −6.4% 577 804 Petrol
Tvr Griffith 459 −3.2% 618 841 Petrol
Tvr Cerbera 261 −5.1% 565 960 Petrol
Tvr 290 157 −1.9% 424 1064 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 3,710 Chimera records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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