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N190 DSG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 DSG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 61,756 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres are starting to crack.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,025 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Wipers have no park operation when switched off.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,820 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 44,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,611 miles

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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N190 DSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N190 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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What year was N190 DSG registered?

N190 DSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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