MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear brake disc's inboard surfaces poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N271 JLR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N271 JLR, 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 N271 JLR registered?
N271 JLR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 June 1996.
Is N271 JLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N271 JLR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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