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N324 HLB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 HLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 89,267 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 85,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure COMPLETLEY DETATCHED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2021 83,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,205 miles

steering uj centre shaft bolts only just long enough to touchnylock nut

Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,386 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,040 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,285 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,217 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,158 miles

Middle section exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 73,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Middle section exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,669 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 71,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear flexi hoses cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,177 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N324 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N324 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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What year was N324 HLB registered?

N324 HLB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N324 HLB safe to buy?

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