MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rack gaiter split
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rack gaiter split
offside rear drive shaft outer CV gaitor greasy, power steering rack has signs of a leak
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
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
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
both rear tyres on limit of tread depth for mot pass
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N288 VPA safe to buy?
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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