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N134 YSC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,078 mi
Last recorded31,078 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 YSC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 29,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 24,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .730 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,574 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 21,574 miles

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

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)

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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N134 YSC 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 84.6%.

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 N134 YSC, 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 N134 YSC registered?

N134 YSC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N134 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 YSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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