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N12 RCW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 RCW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 84,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,442 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability all bolts front and rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,611 miles

Rear number plate illumination weak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,582 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 81,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,092 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 80,071 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

alarm keeps going off and flashing hazard lights

cooling fans on radiator not working

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 70,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 62,418 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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N12 RCW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N12 RCW, 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 N12 RCW registered?

N12 RCW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N12 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 RCW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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