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N528 RPB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 RPB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 74,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,695 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,877 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,469 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,056 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 71,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,071 miles

both front upper wishbones corroded

both rear outriggers corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,401 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,954 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,790 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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N528 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N528 RPB, 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 N528 RPB registered?

N528 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N528 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 RPB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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