MOT Status
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70,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
knocking from nsr on brake test drive
nsf tyre outer edge wear
slight play at nsf upper ball jiont found on shaker plate
space frame and under side heavily greased / corrosion in places on frame
slight play at top shock bushes (front)
steering knuckel stiff / oil leaks
under side chassie suspension heavily coated in wax oil greasce hard to inspect
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fan switch wires melted
n/s and o/s engine mounts perished
oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear axle
parkbrake cablr outer casing worn through on rear wishbones
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops breaking up
oil pressure switch leaking
rear axle oil seals leaking
rocker gaskets leaking
steering rack slightly worn
oil pressure switch leaking
rear axle oil seals leaking
rocker gaskets leaking
steering rack slightly worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops breaking up
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N554 YUX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 N554 YUX, 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 N554 YUX registered?
N554 YUX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 January 1996.
Is N554 YUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N554 YUX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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