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P264 MLF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 MLF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 62,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,129 miles

chassie tubes corroded but no splits or holes

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,828 miles

Rear number plate hard to see number plate light s threw number plate

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tube frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,288 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hard to open boot

Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hard to open boot

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both head lights aim on top line on beam tester

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing down

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,620 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 42,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leaks

speedo inop

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,371 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,463 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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P264 MLF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 P264 MLF, 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 P264 MLF registered?

P264 MLF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P264 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 MLF 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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