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P46 MLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,167 mi
Last recorded46,167 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 MLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,860 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 44,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,753 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,753 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 44,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 44,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Rear reg plate honeycombe backing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 44,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Rear reg plate honeycombe backing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,781 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable test rear number plate light not fitted by manufacturer

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,607 miles

unable test rear number plate light not fitted by manufacturer

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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P46 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P46 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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P46 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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