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C14 SSN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,507 mi
Last recorded49,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SSN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 48,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,558 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,604 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 47,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake very low effort

Nearside handbrake effort v/low

Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,026 miles

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,026 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed missing (6.3.5.a)

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 44,952 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,272 miles

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,261 miles

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

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,052 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,052 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

oil leaks

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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C14 SSN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C14 SSN, 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

How do I check the history of C14 SSN?

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What year was C14 SSN registered?

C14 SSN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is C14 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 SSN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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