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N659 MGV

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,804 mi
Last recorded48,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 MGV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 48,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 48,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

park light

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,587 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,185 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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N659 MGV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N659 MGV, 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 N659 MGV registered?

N659 MGV is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N659 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N659 MGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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