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9554 LG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,372 mi
Last recorded35,372 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9554 LG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 33,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,326 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 33,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake applies little effort

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,750 miles

slight free play in steering, detected at the wheels

Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight free play in steering, detected at the wheels

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2012 28,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,050 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 28,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 21 May 2008 27,870 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 27,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 26,941 miles

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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9554 LG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9554 LG, 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 9554 LG registered?

9554 LG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is 9554 LG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9554 LG shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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