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N532 RPB

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 RPB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,579 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,458 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,317 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 12 Jul 2013 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,767 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,568 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N532 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N532 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

How do I check the history of N532 RPB?

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What year was N532 RPB registered?

N532 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N532 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N532 RPB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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