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N463 HLA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 HLA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 May 2020 81,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,726 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,162 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,111 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 80,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 80,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 76,981 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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N463 HLA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N463 HLA, 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 N463 HLA registered?

N463 HLA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N463 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N463 HLA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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