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N13 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 38,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

number plate lights behind number plate reflect through plate

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,956 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 30,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,030 miles

number plate lights fitted behind plate

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion rear inner brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,851 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 23,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,211 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general component surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general component surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,438 miles

corrosion to front and rear chassis

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,262 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion.

tubular chassis rear areas corroding.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,171 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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N13 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N13 TVR, 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 N13 TVR registered?

N13 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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