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N117 WPT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 WPT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,690 miles

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

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,006 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,227 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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N117 WPT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N117 WPT, 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 N117 WPT registered?

N117 WPT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N117 WPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 WPT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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