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N123 PDB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,335 mi
Last recorded40,335 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 PDB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 37,173 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle/ gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion all discs

slight wear all front anti roll bushs

Fail 26 Apr 2019 34,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle/ gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion all discs

slight wear all front anti roll bushs

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,768 miles

Central Exhaust mounting perished heavily but system still adequately supported

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Both fronts have minor play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,710 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,290 miles

oil leak engine

oil leak transmission

power steering leak washed down and no leak at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak engine

oil leak transmission

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front drop links incorectly fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,831 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,582 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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N123 PDB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N123 PDB, 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 PDB registered?

N123 PDB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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