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N40 HCX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 HCX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 68,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,394 miles

POWER STEERING NOISEY

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,391 miles

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

POWER STEERING NOISEY

Pass 20 May 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,257 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,251 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2013 58,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,454 miles

Nail in OSR Tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,454 miles

Nail in OSR Tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,952 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine mounts slightly perished

front dampers close to bump stops

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,210 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 32,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HCX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

N40 HCX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N40 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 HCX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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