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B11 CRC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,455 mi
Last recorded41,455 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CRC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 41,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 40,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,422 miles

Offside front tyre tread damage

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,010 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,755 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,936 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 24,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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B11 CRC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B11 CRC, 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 B11 CRC registered?

B11 CRC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is B11 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 CRC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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