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N59 XKE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,438 mi
Last recorded67,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 XKE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,438 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 67,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,089 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay pass at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking just meet mot requirements requires attention

Fail 18 Jun 2025 67,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay pass at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking just meet mot requirements requires attention

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,673 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 65,730 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

main chassis / tube rusty/flakey/covered in underseal

suspension components rusty/flakey/ covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2020 64,797 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tube frame rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension and underside covered in underseal various places

underside rusty/flakey suspension & brake calipers

Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,783 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

main tube chassis all slightly corroded

underside rusty/flakey suspension components dry/rusty brake components rusty calipers etc

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,234 miles

The speedometer is not illuminated.

front tyres getting low in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,864 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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,523 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm

Oil Leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff area.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,978 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,974 miles

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

slight oil leak

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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N59 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N59 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 N59 XKE registered?

N59 XKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N59 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 XKE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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