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N172 XTF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 XTF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,387 miles

N/S/F cut in tyre

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

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

Oil leak

diff leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,281 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

diff leak

n/s/f tyre got cut on side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,423 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,537 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 57,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 55,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,062 miles

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

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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N172 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N172 XTF, 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

How do I check the history of N172 XTF?

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What year was N172 XTF registered?

N172 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N172 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 XTF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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