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P962 MLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,190 mi
Last recorded52,190 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 MLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 52,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 48,874 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,733 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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P962 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P962 MLB, 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 P962 MLB registered?

P962 MLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P962 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 MLB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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