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N40 PWS

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,746 mi
Last recorded20,746 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 PWS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,746 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 20,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 18,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 18,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,498 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 17,498 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 16,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 15,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 15,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006

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 PWS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PWS, 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 PWS registered?

N40 PWS is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N40 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 PWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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