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N573 OGF

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,775 mi
Last recorded52,775 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 OGF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2009 52,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 44,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,868 miles

Near side rear and off side rear indicators are set in.

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)

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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N573 OGF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N573 OGF, 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 N573 OGF registered?

N573 OGF is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N573 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N573 OGF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N573 OGF have outstanding finance?

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