CarVerify

Free Car Check

N20 LKH

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,228 mi
Last recorded142,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 LKH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 142,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,902 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 140,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,889 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,384 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 132,384 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 124,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,458 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 113,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,700 miles

corrosion to all unerside components chasis,and suspension arms. not YET considered excessive.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,469 miles

surface corrosion to suspension arms and mounting points not yet considered excessive.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2011 98,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 92,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,547 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Radiator leaking slightly.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,226 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N20 LKH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N20 LKH, 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 N20 LKH?

You can check the full history of N20 LKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N20 LKH registered?

N20 LKH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N20 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 LKH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N20 LKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N20 LKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.