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N199 HPX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 HPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,460 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,460 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking pipe under bonnet leaking - rodent damage (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,177 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 56,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,891 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 54,891 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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N199 HPX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N199 HPX, 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 N199 HPX?

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What year was N199 HPX registered?

N199 HPX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N199 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 HPX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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