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N50 OBK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,848 mi
Last recorded9,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 OBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 9,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 9,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 9,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 9,119 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 8,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,437 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 6,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 3,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 1,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,353 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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N50 OBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N50 OBK, 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 N50 OBK registered?

N50 OBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N50 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 OBK shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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