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N16 ASP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 ASP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 85,000 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,000 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently hinge detached from bonnet (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre fail on arch when full raised and suspension hanging

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,000 miles

all discs scruffy with standing, lack of use

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2016 85,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,572 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 82,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 82,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 82,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 82,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OSR anti roll bar clamp impact damage

Oil leak from rocker box

Os wiper split

Pass 13 May 2010 82,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,453 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 890,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,903 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 78,903 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N16 ASP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N16 ASP, 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 N16 ASP registered?

N16 ASP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is N16 ASP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 ASP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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