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G13 LSB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,785 mi
Last recorded63,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 LSB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 63,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 63,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 63,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,442 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering column gaiter split

Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering column gaiter split

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,932 miles

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

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

osf shock absorber has a slight seepage

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 589,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G13 LSB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G13 LSB, 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 G13 LSB registered?

G13 LSB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for G13 LSB shows 16 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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