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N320 HLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 HLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,541 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,101 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,897 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,813 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,524 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,792 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp reflectors deteriating

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,683 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,674 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,330 miles

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

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

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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N320 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N320 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 N320 HLB registered?

N320 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N320 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N320 HLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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