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N400 PSB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 74,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,544 miles

Slight play in steering coloumn U/J.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,852 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,590 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,499 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 PSB 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 92.9%.

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 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 PSB, 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 N400 PSB registered?

N400 PSB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N400 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 PSB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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