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N400 DJM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 DJM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,591 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,019 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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 45,096 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,235 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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N400 DJM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N400 DJM, 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

How do I check the history of N400 DJM?

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What year was N400 DJM registered?

N400 DJM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N400 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 DJM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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