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N15 TDS

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 TDS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,554 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 48,020 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 48,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 45,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 45,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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N15 TDS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N15 TDS, 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 N15 TDS registered?

N15 TDS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N15 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 TDS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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