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N499 EUG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,293 mi
Last recorded73,293 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 EUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 73,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2025 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,000 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear - all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,442 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,978 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all body mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,978 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all body mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,307 miles

front suspension arms rusting

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,720 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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N499 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N499 EUG, 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 N499 EUG registered?

N499 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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