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K11 PEA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,332 mi
Last recorded49,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 PEA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,302 miles

offside rear inner cv joint bolt broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,302 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear inner cv joint bolt broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,414 miles

ADVISE ONLY... Screen has some light scratching

ADVISE ONLY... Wipers do not self park

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE...! All 4 tyres cracked badly... no visible cords at time of MOT test

Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,414 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE...! All 4 tyres cracked badly... no visible cords at time of MOT test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,018 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,556 miles

fuel pipe from tank to pump starting to crack/perish

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,283 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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K11 PEA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K11 PEA, 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 K11 PEA registered?

K11 PEA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is K11 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 PEA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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