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K400 DMA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,099 mi
Last recorded65,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 DMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 64,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 63,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,835 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,559 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)

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,876 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 35,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,710 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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K400 DMA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K400 DMA, 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 K400 DMA registered?

K400 DMA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is K400 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 DMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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