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N315 HLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,033 mi
Last recorded62,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 HLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 58,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 52,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,597 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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N315 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N315 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 N315 HLB registered?

N315 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N315 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 HLB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N315 HLB have outstanding finance?

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