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A4 LDR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LDR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear of tubular chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency on minimum limit.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,187 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,187 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency on minimum limit.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,479 miles

Front tyres cracking in side walls

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,479 miles

Front tyres cracking in side walls

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,441 miles

All tyres have started to perish.

No plate lamps are weak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,806 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,090 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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A4 LDR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A4 LDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 LDR registered?

A4 LDR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is A4 LDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LDR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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