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N111 SLL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,605 mi
Last recorded58,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 SLL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 58,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,237 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,109 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres have small splits in sidewalls

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres have small splits in sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,259 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 47,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,669 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,774 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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N111 SLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N111 SLL, 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 N111 SLL registered?

N111 SLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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