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N281 YNC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 YNC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 66,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,787 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms & rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,896 miles

Front engine slight oil leak

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,896 miles

Front engine slight oil leak

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,887 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mountings have perished

Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mountings have perished

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,331 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,487 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,521 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 45,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,203 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,203 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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N281 YNC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N281 YNC, 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 N281 YNC registered?

N281 YNC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N281 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 YNC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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