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12 VMG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 VMG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 53,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets minimum standard. System may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 May 2018 51,717 miles

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,778 miles

Parking brake only just met required standards

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,325 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,326 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp aim is on the bottom 2% tolerance line

Pass 21 May 2009 46,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,180 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 44,422 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,024 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 42,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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12 VMG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 VMG registered?

12 VMG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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