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K400 NPS

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 NPS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 80,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 79,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 77,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,223 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play l (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 74,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,355 miles

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

dampness around nearside & offside rear hubs

nearside indicator side repeater loose

offside wiper blade worn

slight radial play in steering felt at wheel

various chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness around nearside & offside rear hubs

nearside indicator side repeater loose

offside wiper blade worn

slight radial play in steering felt at wheel

various chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,523 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,620 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,151 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 58,684 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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K400 NPS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K400 NPS, 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 K400 NPS registered?

K400 NPS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for K400 NPS shows 24 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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