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N600 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 89,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 88,050 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 85,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,810 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,438 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 80,383 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,779 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,323 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,000 miles

advise nearside chassis top rail at exhaust manifold starting to corrode

advise offside track rod has slight play at steering rack

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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N600 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N600 TVR, 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 N600 TVR registered?

N600 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N600 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N600 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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