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P803 MLX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,713 mi
Last recorded61,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 MLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 61,713 miles

Advise power steering seepage from offside gaiter area

Parking brake efficiency just met(the parking brake system may need adjustment/repair)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 58,610 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,980 miles

Both rear brake discs surfaces starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,832 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 46,696 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,984 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,469 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,552 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,311 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 30,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,920 miles

signs of coolant leak near radiator

Pass 16 May 2008 28,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 May 2007 26,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2007 26,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 23,411 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 23,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P803 MLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P803 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 P803 MLX registered?

P803 MLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P803 MLX safe to buy?

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