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N311 HLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 HLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,784 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,783 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 64,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 64,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 63,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,667 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N311 HLB 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 75%.

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 N311 HLB, 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 N311 HLB registered?

N311 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N311 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 HLB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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