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M666 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,081 mi
Last recorded65,081 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,081 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,078 miles

General surface rust under side vehicle

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2023 65,078 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

General surface rust under side vehicle

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,013 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,802 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2021 64,802 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2020 64,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 64,401 miles

Rear rear number plate cracked but can still be clearly read.

Fail 30 May 2019 64,401 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing osf indicator lamp fallen into front bumper moulding. removed front grille and refitted. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear number plate cracked but can still be clearly read.

Pass 24 May 2018 64,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,747 miles

both front tyres perished

both rack boots perished

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,926 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,214 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,463 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 61,461 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,272 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,577 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,154 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS ARE WORN AND CORRODED ON THE INSIDE.

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

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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M666 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M666 TVR, 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 M666 TVR registered?

M666 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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