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N624 EOT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 EOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 105,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,312 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,740 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,621 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,646 miles

oil leak from off side eng

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 101,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 100,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,775 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,096 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 79,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 69,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,014 miles

Oil leak

osf top arm corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,205 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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N624 EOT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Purple 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 N624 EOT, 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 N624 EOT registered?

N624 EOT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N624 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N624 EOT 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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