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N567 BMO

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,634 mi
Last recorded45,634 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN567 BMO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 45,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 45,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 45,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 45,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 44,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,247 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 43,247 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,507 miles

front exhaust mounting bolt missing

nearside front top suspension arm rusting

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,409 miles

both sides rear brake discs worn and rusted

nearside front top inner suspension arm bushes worn to excess

nearside front wheel bearings worn with some roughness

nearside rear top inner suspension arm bushes worn to excess

steering rack worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,579 miles

Oil leak

some damage to offside headlight glass

some play in the offside front top suspension arm ball joint

the nearside front top inner suspension arm bushes are worn to excess

the nearside front wheel bearings are worn with some roughness

the nearside rear top suspension arm inner bushes are worn

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,984 miles

nearside front wheel bearings are worn with some roughness

nearside rear top inner suspension arm bush worn

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,196 miles

both sides rear tyres worn to excess and there limit on inner edge

nearside front inner top suspension arm bush worn

offside headlight glass damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,084 miles

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

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

both front wipers worn

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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N567 BMO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N567 BMO, 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 N567 BMO registered?

N567 BMO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N567 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N567 BMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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