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N58 XKE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 XKE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 49,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,294 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front end of chassis behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure rear outer seat bolt pulled through floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,574 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,811 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s mirror damadged.

slight power steering fluid leak.

slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 90,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,001 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv light coprrosion on chassis and suspension parts

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,529 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 78,494 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N58 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N58 XKE, 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 N58 XKE registered?

N58 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N58 XKE safe to buy?

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