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N454 SRY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 SRY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 61,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,432 miles

chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2018 60,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,582 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,264 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,205 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,296 miles

front upper + lower suspension arms getting rusty.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,972 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)

oil leak

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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N454 SRY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N454 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N454 SRY?

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What year was N454 SRY registered?

N454 SRY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N454 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 SRY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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