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N1 VLM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,750 mi
Last recorded21,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 VLM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,689 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 19,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,388 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 VLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N1 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

N1 VLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N1 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 VLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N1 VLM have outstanding finance?

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