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N463 WPA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,359 mi
Last recorded58,359 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 58,359 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2021 58,325 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusted on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusted on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake hose rubbing suspension arm

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake hose rubbing suspension arm

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,582 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 44,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,306 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 WPA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N463 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

N463 WPA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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