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N666 BOA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,373 mi
Last recorded39,373 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 BOA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Antiroll bar disconnected

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,383 miles

Central Rear Number plate light very dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake performance very low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,416 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine has an oil leak

front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 15 Aug 2017 34,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine has an oil leak

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,749 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 31,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 31,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,008 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,015 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,684 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,637 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,390 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 16 Jun 2006 22,581 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,581 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N666 BOA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N666 BOA, 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 N666 BOA registered?

N666 BOA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N666 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 BOA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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