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N500 PWR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 PWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 72,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 70,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,926 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,926 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,376 miles

advise slight movement to o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2006 53,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,165 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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N500 PWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N500 PWR, 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

How do I check the history of N500 PWR?

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What year was N500 PWR registered?

N500 PWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N500 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 PWR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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