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N40 CHM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,152 mi
Last recorded25,152 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,029 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 24,982 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

First press of the brake has a lot of travel then improves from then on

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 24,823 miles

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 13 Feb 2016 24,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake warning lamps illuminated on dash.

NSF tyre tread low.

Do not get full brake pressure on first operation of foot brake. More apparent on rear brakes.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 24,549 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,806 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 22,148 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,261 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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N40 CHM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N40 CHM, 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 N40 CHM registered?

N40 CHM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N40 CHM safe to buy?

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