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N3 LJC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LJC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 39,211 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 39,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,948 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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N3 LJC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N3 LJC, 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 N3 LJC registered?

N3 LJC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N3 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 LJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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