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N554 YUX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 YUX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,694 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,444 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 48,443 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 46,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,357 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 43,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,234 miles

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.

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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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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