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P114 CDP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,371 mi
Last recorded29,371 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,371 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,406 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 24,406 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,329 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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P114 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P114 CDP, 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

How do I check the history of P114 CDP?

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What year was P114 CDP registered?

P114 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P114 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 CDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P114 CDP have outstanding finance?

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