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N47 HTP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 HTP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,138 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 51,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 48,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,015 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 48,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 45,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,355 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 33,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,669 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,137 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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N47 HTP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N47 HTP, 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 N47 HTP registered?

N47 HTP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N47 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 HTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N47 HTP have outstanding finance?

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