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P40 LTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,494 mi
Last recorded97,494 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,521 miles

ADVISE N/S Front wiper not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak +lower rubber mountain bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISE N/S Front wiper not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,293 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends & UJ coupling ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber /spring eye slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 74,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 69,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 69,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

frront brakes low on effort

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,831 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust box rubbers perishing.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/s wiper blade split/loose.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Sticker on windscreen behind mirror.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust box rubbers perishing.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/s wiper blade split/loose.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Sticker on windscreen behind mirror.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

can not see all brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,595 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 5 Jul 2007 63,889 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2006 60,938 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 60,938 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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P40 LTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P40 LTR, 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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P40 LTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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