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L400 NDT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,525 mi
Last recorded46,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 NDT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 46,525 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 40,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 33,915 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 28,365 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 27,604 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 27,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 26,821 miles

OSF/NSF SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 26,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,429 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 23,429 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 NDT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDT, 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 NDT registered?

L400 NDT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is L400 NDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 NDT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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