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N379 LWU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,153 mi
Last recorded77,153 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 LWU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 77,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 76,124 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements position and head lamps only work if rear fog light is switched on (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 76,124 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements position and head lamps only work if rear fog light is switched on (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 75,890 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,632 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,918 miles

nearside front road wheel as been rubbing

Fail 24 Aug 2019 74,896 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front road wheel as been rubbing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,103 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,935 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 55,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,466 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,427 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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N379 LWU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N379 LWU, 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 N379 LWU registered?

N379 LWU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N379 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 LWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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