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N23 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 71,747 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 68,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,093 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,626 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 64,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,595 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 63,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 62,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket cracked

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 54,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,999 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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N23 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N23 TVR, 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 N23 TVR registered?

N23 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N23 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 TVR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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