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P801 MLX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,618 mi
Last recorded49,618 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 MLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,618 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,047 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 May 2018 48,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,655 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)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,601 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,032 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,061 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,561 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,551 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,366 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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P801 MLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P801 MLX, 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 P801 MLX registered?

P801 MLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P801 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 MLX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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