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N5 NGT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NGT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,066 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,854 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

surface rust to chassis rails.

Pass 16 May 2007 45,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N5 NGT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N5 NGT, 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 N5 NGT registered?

N5 NGT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N5 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 NGT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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