MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
washer tubing perished
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
slight oil leak on both rear hubs
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine oil leak
slight oil leak on both rear hubs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
radiator leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
radiator leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N291 YNC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 N291 YNC, 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 N291 YNC registered?
N291 YNC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 March 1996.
Is N291 YNC safe to buy?
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