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N288 VPA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,307 mi
Last recorded54,307 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 VPA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,307 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 54,305 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,981 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,733 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 53,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 53,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking Rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,740 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,910 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,136 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,060 miles

nearside rack gaiter split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack gaiter split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,889 miles

offside rear drive shaft outer CV gaitor greasy, power steering rack has signs of a leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear drive shaft outer CV gaitor greasy, power steering rack has signs of a leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,657 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak on rear diff

Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 28 May 2008 31,832 miles

both rear tyres on limit of tread depth for mot pass

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N288 VPA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N288 VPA, 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 N288 VPA registered?

N288 VPA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N288 VPA shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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