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N265 DDY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,537 mi
Last recorded92,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 DDY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,537 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,537 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 90,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 90,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

no passenger seat fitted on test

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,599 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 90,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 90,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,929 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 88,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 88,698 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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N265 DDY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N265 DDY, 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 N265 DDY registered?

N265 DDY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N265 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N265 DDY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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