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P964 VTY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 VTY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose Studs to long. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,868 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,036 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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P964 VTY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P964 VTY, 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 P964 VTY registered?

P964 VTY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P964 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P964 VTY shows 12 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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