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EIG 4319

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,535 mi
Last recorded75,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 4319
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 75,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,537 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,290 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,566 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,613 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,319 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,369 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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EIG 4319 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EIG 4319, 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 EIG 4319 registered?

EIG 4319 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is EIG 4319 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 4319 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIG 4319 have outstanding finance?

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