MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
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)
front tyres age cracking [advise new tyres]
n/s steering rack gaiter twisted
some corrosion on rear brake discs
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
crack starting in o/s/r anti roll bar bkt [top of suspension arm]
front tyres getting low on tread depth [inside edge]
front tyres getting low on tread
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
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
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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