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N319 HLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 HLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 31 Dec 2025 74,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various points (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various points (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,762 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,699 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,970 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 70,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,415 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,866 miles

Nearside Front NSF side repeater loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Touching steering column (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front NSF side repeater loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,861 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,120 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,120 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,377 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,157 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,141 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 63,802 miles

all suspension components rusty

both subframes rusty

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

number plate light behind rear number plate a little dim

screen damage in zone A but below bonnet line not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 18 May 2009 62,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,257 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N319 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 N319 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.

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N319 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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