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N222 MCW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 MCW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension,chassis,body mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,111 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,chassis,triangular mounts

Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,096 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,chassis,triangular mounts

Pass 13 May 2011 63,932 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear surspension,chassis,body mounts,rear springs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,304 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s,front,rear,surspension,rear spings,outer chassis

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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N222 MCW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N222 MCW, 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 N222 MCW registered?

N222 MCW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N222 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 MCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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