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D13 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 57,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,814 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,671 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,809 miles

REPORT REAR NUMBER PLATE SPECAIAL FOR REAR NUMBER PLATE BULBS TO SHOW

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,568 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 45,198 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,733 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

lower steering U/J fouling coolant hose

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,100 miles

nearside & offside dip beam on highest adjustment

rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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D13 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D13 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of D13 TVR?

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What year was D13 TVR registered?

D13 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is D13 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 TVR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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