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N285 VDP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 VDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 38,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis under sealed

Pass 23 May 2023 35,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,152 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 35,151 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 33,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,717 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle frame and associated components have signs of age-related corrosion and slight deterioration.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,221 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,857 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 30,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,563 miles

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded

front flexis rubbing on top wishbones

front no plate poorly secured

Pass 17 Apr 2010 29,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,765 miles

no plates may be illegal

Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,045 miles

advise nearside and offsisde front tyres slight cracking on tread and offside cut on corner inner sidewall not to cord

advise nearside front brake hose ferrel at caliper starting to corrode

advise nearside rear and offside rear handbrake cable ,protective sheath starting to split

advise slight play in offside steering rack

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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N285 VDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N285 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 N285 VDP registered?

N285 VDP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N285 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 VDP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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