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PAN 366E

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,530 mi
Last recorded55,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 366E
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,552cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,098 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,109 miles

suspension general corrsion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 47,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 36,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,416 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,984 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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PAN 366E is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PAN 366E, 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 PAN 366E registered?

PAN 366E is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is PAN 366E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAN 366E shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAN 366E have outstanding finance?

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