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N168 DSG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 DSG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,132 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,405 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,405 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,025 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 60,025 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,985 miles

fuel pipes perished

fuel pump connections corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,265 miles

chassie corroded

overheating on idle

rear drive shafts seals leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,817 miles

headlamp lenses crome coming off

number plate lights poor

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses crome coming off

number plate lights poor

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,902 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,176 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and tread begining to split

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Signs of leakage from power steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished and tread begining to split

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Signs of leakage from power steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,383 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,179 miles

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

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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N168 DSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N168 DSG, 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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N168 DSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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