MOT Status
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45,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front DISC CORRODED
Offside Front DISC CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front DISC CORRODED
Offside Front DISC CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front brake discs corroded
both rear tyres slightly perished
some surface corrosion on various parts of suspension
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
surface corrosion on both front brake discs
some areas of corrosion on chassis frame
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N53 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 N53 XKE, 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 N53 XKE registered?
N53 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N53 XKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N53 XKE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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