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N312 CDA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 CDA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,044 miles

Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,120 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,039 miles

Both sides under floor outriggers surface rust

Fail 24 Feb 2020 34,039 miles

Both sides under floor outriggers surface rust

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,826 miles

Flat under body nothing visable

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,123 miles

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

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

out riggers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,244 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on front suspension wishbones and outriggers.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,946 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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N312 CDA 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 95%.

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 N312 CDA, 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 N312 CDA registered?

N312 CDA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N312 CDA safe to buy?

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