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N302 FRV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,938 mi
Last recorded12,938 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 FRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 12,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 12,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 12,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 11,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 11,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 10,331 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 9,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 9,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 8,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 8,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 5,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 3,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 2,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 505 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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N302 FRV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N302 FRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N302 FRV registered?

N302 FRV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N302 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 FRV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N302 FRV have outstanding finance?

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