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D15 KOX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 KOX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,078 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 39,059 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,290 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres have cracks between tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,883 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 133,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,443 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,869 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,677 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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D15 KOX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D15 KOX, 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 D15 KOX registered?

D15 KOX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is D15 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 KOX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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