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N400 OCC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,849 mi
Last recorded48,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 OCC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 48,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,093 miles

front suspension getting rusty,n/s & o/s

Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,093 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front suspension getting rusty,n/s & o/s

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,442 miles

o/s suspension slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,292 miles

n/s/f top arm inner rear bush perished

n/s/r shaft sill wet

water leak from water pump area

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 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC?

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What year was N400 OCC registered?

N400 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N400 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 OCC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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