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N33 SSY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 SSY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 39,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 39,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 39,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 39,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 38,897 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 38,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 37,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 36,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,962 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,021 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,524 miles

Both front anti roll bar mounts slightly corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Passengers side front steering rack gaitor slightly insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,172 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,196 miles

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

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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N33 SSY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N33 SSY, 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 N33 SSY registered?

N33 SSY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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