MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres getting low on inside edges
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres getting low on inside edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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N283 VDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 N283 VDP, 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 N283 VDP registered?
N283 VDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 February 1996.
Is N283 VDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N283 VDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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