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N1 HBM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,390 mi
Last recorded53,390 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 HBM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,768 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear hub has slight fluid leak

Offside from tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,658 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)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NSR HUB

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,503 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING VERY SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES

SMALL OIL LEAK ON NSR HUB

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil/grease leak on nsr hub

Fail 16 Apr 2010 51,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil/grease leak on nsr hub

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,005 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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N1 HBM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N1 HBM, 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 N1 HBM registered?

N1 HBM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 March 1996.

Is N1 HBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 HBM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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