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N511 COV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,298 mi
Last recorded54,298 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 COV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,298 miles

rear tyres very close to limit

slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area

Fail 2 Apr 2010 54,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear tyres very close to limit

slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area

Pass 1 Dec 2007 53,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,542 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 48,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †Slight movement in n/s/f suspension top arm rear mounting bush †Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake warning light staying on †Front no. plate cracked †Aux drive belt cracking †Slight play in steering rack & collumn †

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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N511 COV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N511 COV, 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 N511 COV registered?

N511 COV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N511 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 COV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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