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N598 JLM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 JLM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,542 miles

Nearside frame corroded

Offside frame corroded

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,877 miles

Advise interior mirror loose

Advise surface corrosion to inner surfaces of the b front and rear brake discs

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside brake pads are worn very low advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis slightly corroded

park brake warning lamp not working

slightly cracked fuel pipes in engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose starting to crack

Offside Rear brake hose starting to crack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

[parking brake warning lamp not working

chassis slightly corroded

engine oil leak

petrol pipes in engine bay slightly cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads advise inspection (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

park brake warning lamp not working

petrol pipes are starting to crack in engine bay

slightly corroded chassis nearside and offside outer

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,046 miles

Oil leak

Rear Inner nearside and offside brake pads are worn advise inspection

slightly corroded nearside and offside chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,445 miles

minor engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advise nearside front to rear outer chassis corroded slightly

advise offside front to rear outer chassis corroded slightly

advise surface corrision to the offside rear inner brake disc

Fail 2 May 2014 64,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advise nearside front to rear outer chassis corroded slightly

advise offside front to rear outer chassis corroded slightly

advise surface corrosion to the offside rear inner brake disc

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,861 miles

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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N598 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N598 JLM, 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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N598 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N598 JLM safe to buy?

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