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N339 HTP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 HTP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,608 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,569 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,097 miles

advise corrosion evedent on chassis

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,268 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,688 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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N339 HTP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N339 HTP, 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 N339 HTP registered?

N339 HTP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N339 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N339 HTP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N339 HTP have outstanding finance?

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