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N54 JFM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,200 mi
Last recorded109,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 JFM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 104,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 101,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,247 miles

Front and rear suspension sub frames starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,792 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perished and worn on shoulders

Various chassis and suspension parts corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,268 miles

extensive corrossion on all chassis, suspension & brake components

play noticed in steering system

rear tyres just legal/offside has puncture

Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

extensive corrossion on all chassis, suspension & brake components

play noticed in steering system

rear tyres just legal/offside has puncture

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,899 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

rear no plate damaged

slight judder noticed on brakes

Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,899 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre just mot legal

rear no plate damaged

slight judder noticed on brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting fitted

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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N54 JFM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N54 JFM, 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 N54 JFM registered?

N54 JFM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N54 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 JFM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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