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E4 LTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,890 mi
Last recorded51,890 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 51,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 49,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,940 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet lid catch needs attention

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,162 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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E4 LTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E4 LTR, 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 E4 LTR registered?

E4 LTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is E4 LTR safe to buy?

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