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N533 HBK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,232 mi
Last recorded44,232 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 HBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 44,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 39,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,206 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 34,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Coil Over Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,308 miles

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

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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N533 HBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N533 HBK, 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 N533 HBK registered?

N533 HBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N533 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 HBK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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