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L50 PNB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,842 mi
Last recorded43,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 PNB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,465 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 39,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 37,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,331 miles

chassis corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,535 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,535 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)

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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L50 PNB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L50 PNB, 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 L50 PNB registered?

L50 PNB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is L50 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 PNB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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