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N287 THO

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,858 mi
Last recorded62,858 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 THO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear hub seals seeping n/s and o/s

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

full chassis and suspension components coils springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,869 miles

All suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 62,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,850 miles

All brake discs have corrosion on surfaces

Rear hub seals seeping N/s and o/s

Under side and suspension component corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,718 miles

All brake discs corroded

Rear hub oil seals seeping n/s and o/s

Underside of vehicle corrosion (including suspension components)

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 25% (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All brake discs corroded

Battery light came on during test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 19% (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hub oil seals seeping n/s and o/s

Underside of vehicle corrosion (including suspension components)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,460 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Slight wheel bind

Rear Oil leak Hubs ()

Underside of vehicle corroded (including suspension components)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Slight wheel bind

Rear Oil leak Hubs ()

Underside of vehicle corroded (including suspension components)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,394 miles

All brake discs lipped/corroded on contact surfaces

Corrosion underside not deemed as excessive

Front tyre valves deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs lipped/corroded on contact surfaces

Corrosion underside not deemed as excessive

Front tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,351 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,351 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,112 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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N287 THO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N287 THO, 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 N287 THO registered?

N287 THO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N287 THO safe to buy?

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