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N539 HMA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 HMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 50,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,729 miles

diff leaking

offside wiper blade torn

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,729 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

diff leaking

offside wiper blade torn

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,438 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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N539 HMA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N539 HMA, 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 N539 HMA registered?

N539 HMA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N539 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N539 HMA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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