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N427 GWP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 GWP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 53,837 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 53,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 51,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,438 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Feb 2021 50,424 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,058 miles

slight oil leak at filter

Fail 11 Jan 2020 48,045 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak at filter

Pass 20 Dec 2018 45,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,466 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,273 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,156 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,000 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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N427 GWP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N427 GWP, 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 N427 GWP registered?

N427 GWP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N427 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N427 GWP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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