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G11 OUD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 OUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 101,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 100,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,787 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 96,400 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 92,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 92,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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G11 OUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G11 OUD, 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 G11 OUD registered?

G11 OUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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