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N10 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 79,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 79,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 78,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,053 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2012 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rusting on chassis tubeing

Fail 12 Mar 2011 69,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 67,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Handbrake outer cable in poor condition .

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,024 miles

N/S exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

Slight lift detected in lower steering coloum bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Headlight reflector in poor condition

Slight lift detected in lower steering coloum bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,329 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,316 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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N10 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 N10 TVR, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N10 TVR registered?

N10 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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