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N176 XTF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,419 mi
Last recorded70,419 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 XTF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 70,048 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,848 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 69,837 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,694 miles

front tyres age cracking [advise new tyres]

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

front tyres age cracking [advise new tyres]

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,586 miles

crack starting in o/s/r anti roll bar bkt [top of suspension arm]

front tyres getting low on tread depth [inside edge]

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,353 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres getting low on tread

some corrosion starting on suspension components

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,676 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

some rust on suspension arms

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,234 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,563 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N176 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N176 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.

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What year was N176 XTF registered?

N176 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N176 XTF safe to buy?

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