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N4 CCF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CCF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,633 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,823 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,604 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,003 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 92,003 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 90,882 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,650 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 88,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,992 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,402 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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N4 CCF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N4 CCF, 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 N4 CCF registered?

N4 CCF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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