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N123 NNW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 NNW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,529 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 68,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,601 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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N123 NNW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc 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 N123 NNW, 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 N123 NNW registered?

N123 NNW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N123 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 NNW 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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