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N403 HTR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 HTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all fleix hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded on inside edges (3.5.1i)

some components hard to inspect due to design of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,100 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,514 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,514 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 66,491 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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N403 HTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver 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 N403 HTR, 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 N403 HTR registered?

N403 HTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N403 HTR safe to buy?

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