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N3 TJN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,688 mi
Last recorded39,688 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,688 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All outriggers corroded towards outer ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 39,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All outriggers corroded towards outer ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 35,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,670 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play top U/J (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 27,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 27,105 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2013 25,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,265 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 25,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,472 miles

both rear hubs leaking oil

Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,735 miles

oil leaking from both sides rear hubs

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 TJN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N3 TJN, 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 N3 TJN registered?

N3 TJN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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