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N646 LHR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,245 mi
Last recorded107,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 LHR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,245 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,946 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

advise unable to inspect the full length of the front to rear steel brake pipe due to vehicle construction

Fail 17 Aug 2009 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

advise unable to inspect the full length of the front to rear steel brake pipe due to vehicle construction

Fail 14 Jul 2009 96,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,697 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise the n/s seat belt lower fixing bolt is starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2008 91,666 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,404 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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N646 LHR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N646 LHR, 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 N646 LHR registered?

N646 LHR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N646 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N646 LHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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