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N462 EKN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,238 mi
Last recorded82,238 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 EKN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,002 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear hub oil seals signs of leaking

slight oil leak from rear diff, nearside drive shaft

Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear hub oil seals signs of leaking

slight oil leak from rear diff, nearside drive shaft

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,539 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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N462 EKN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N462 EKN, 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 N462 EKN registered?

N462 EKN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N462 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N462 EKN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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