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N21 BNN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,564 mi
Last recorded66,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 BNN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,457 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,849 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,114 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,342 miles

no attatcment for rear number plte lights

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no attatcment for rear number plte lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 56,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 44,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,592 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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N21 BNN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N21 BNN, 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

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What year was N21 BNN registered?

N21 BNN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N21 BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 BNN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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