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N398 WOC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,000 mi
Last recorded52,000 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 WOC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 52,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,099 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,577 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 41,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly on inside edges (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 41,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,578 miles

slight play to both rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,545 miles

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,794 miles

surface corrosion on chassis frame

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,643 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,353 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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N398 WOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N398 WOC, 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 N398 WOC registered?

N398 WOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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