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N486 LRT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 LRT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,985 miles

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

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,964 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,142 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,644 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,920 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure 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 4 Sep 2009 66,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,289 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,360 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N486 LRT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N486 LRT, 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 N486 LRT registered?

N486 LRT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N486 LRT safe to buy?

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