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L200 UDD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 UDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,992 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Rear Differential ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brakes binding - felt by hand

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brakes binding - felt by hand

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Rear Differential ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,268 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 56,944 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 54,137 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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L200 UDD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L200 UDD, 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 L200 UDD registered?

L200 UDD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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