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N559 JBK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 JBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 50,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 50,000 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 50,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,235 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2011 46,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 39,132 miles

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

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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N559 JBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N559 JBK, 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

How do I check the history of N559 JBK?

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What year was N559 JBK registered?

N559 JBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N559 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 JBK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N559 JBK have outstanding finance?

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