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P961 MLE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,539 mi
Last recorded53,539 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 MLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 53,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,629 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,236 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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P961 MLE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P961 MLE, 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 P961 MLE registered?

P961 MLE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P961 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 MLE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P961 MLE have outstanding finance?

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