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L400 GBR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 GBR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,117 miles

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber joints have slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,610 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,153 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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L400 GBR 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 90.9%.

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 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 L400 GBR, 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 L400 GBR registered?

L400 GBR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is L400 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 GBR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L400 GBR have outstanding finance?

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