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N602 JLX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,250 mi
Last recorded68,250 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 JLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,341 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine oil leak around sump area ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak rear diff leaking ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,161 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake hose close to suspension component

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,368 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,008 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,541 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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N602 JLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N602 JLX, 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 N602 JLX registered?

N602 JLX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N602 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 JLX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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