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N364 WPE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 WPE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,490 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,490 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,347 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,058 miles

slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,771 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 89,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N364 WPE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N364 WPE, 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 N364 WPE registered?

N364 WPE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N364 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N364 WPE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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