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N478 LKX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 LKX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,626 miles

oil leaks

suspension components greased

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,336 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 38,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,184 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,150 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N478 LKX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N478 LKX, 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

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What year was N478 LKX registered?

N478 LKX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N478 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 LKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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