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P43 MLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,267 mi
Last recorded40,267 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 MLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,267 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,255 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,792 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,781 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

number plate lights not fitted as standard

Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

number plate lights not fitted as standard

Pass 10 May 2010 38,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,427 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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P43 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P43 MLB, 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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P43 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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