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N360 AUJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN360 AUJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 85,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 83,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,414 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top wishbones slightly corroded

several corosion spots of chassis joins

Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top wishbones slightly corroded

several corosion spots of chassis joins

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,590 miles

both front suspension arms mslighty corroded

nearside head light surround missing

nearside rear hub has fluid around it ( possible axle seal )

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,585 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside headlight surround missing

nearside rear hub has fluid around it (possible axel seal)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 58,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion under vehicle

nearside rear hub sill damp

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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N360 AUJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N360 AUJ, 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 N360 AUJ registered?

N360 AUJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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