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P696 MLM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,971 mi
Last recorded28,971 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 MLM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 28,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 27,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 25,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 19,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 17,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 17,659 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 17,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 17,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 171,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 14,049 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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P696 MLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P696 MLM, 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

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What year was P696 MLM registered?

P696 MLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P696 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 MLM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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