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P624 NLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

44,984 mi
Last recorded44,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 NLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 44,984 miles

underbody covered black underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,639 miles

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

underside coated in underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2025 44,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,201 miles

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

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

undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 44,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,991 miles

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

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

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

chassis under sealed

Fail 15 Dec 2021 43,985 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chassis under sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,755 miles

under side coated in under seal

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side rear (3.5.1g)

chassis and front lower arms now going very rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,293 miles

chassis out riggers now going very rusty behind sills

front suspension bottom arm now going very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,225 miles

both front suspension bottom arms front bushes showing sighs of wear also going very rusty

both rear top arm to hub bushes showing signs of wear

both rear tyres now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Fail 3 Aug 2015 42,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side front (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side front (8.2.3)

both front suspension bottom arms front bushes showing sighs of wear also going very rusty

both rear top arm to hub bushes showing signs of wear

both rear tyres now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,411 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads now starting to get low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads now starting to get low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,764 miles

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower arms starting to go rusty and corroded inside

near side front tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn on inside edge

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,999 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,552 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 38,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 37,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,877 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 May 2006 35,840 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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P624 NLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P624 NLB, 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 P624 NLB registered?

P624 NLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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