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N295 ACX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,322 mi
Last recorded72,322 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 ACX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 72,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 72,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,073 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,557 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,407 miles

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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N295 ACX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N295 ACX, 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 N295 ACX registered?

N295 ACX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N295 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N295 ACX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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