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P996 MLA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,654 mi
Last recorded29,654 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 MLA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,654 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 29,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 29,599 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,304 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,464 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 22,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,674 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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P996 MLA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P996 MLA, 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 P996 MLA registered?

P996 MLA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P996 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 MLA shows 18 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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