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N152 OAM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 OAM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 67,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 66,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,394 miles

WEAR IN OFFSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION..

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,848 miles

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK.

Pass 16 May 2016 62,837 miles

wiper switch damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,414 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS LEGAL REQUIREMENT

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

N/S FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS LEGAL REQUIREMENT

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,604 miles

outside edge of n/s front tyre worn down to 2MM.

play in steering rack.

scores on front brake disc surfaces

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

outside edge of n/s front tyre worn down to 2MM.

play in steering rack.

scores on front brake disc surfaces

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,474 miles

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

heavy corrosion on all chassis tubes

wear on both front brake discs

wear un o/s front steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,229 miles

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

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

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,125 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 56,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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N152 OAM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N152 OAM, 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 N152 OAM registered?

N152 OAM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is N152 OAM safe to buy?

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