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N11 RAU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 RAU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,349 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,348 miles

O/S REAR HUB SILGHT OIL LEAKAGE

REAR EXHAUST TOUCHING DIFF

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,182 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 76,839 miles

O/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 64,269 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front lower suspension arms.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 55,868 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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N11 RAU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N11 RAU, 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

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What year was N11 RAU registered?

N11 RAU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is N11 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 RAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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