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N667 BJM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,885 mi
Last recorded51,885 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN667 BJM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 51,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 51,664 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 51,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,351 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 50,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,586 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,830 miles

engine oil leak

out riggers corroded

upper wishbones corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,009 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)

front wishbones starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,497 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 42,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,309 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,365 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)

advise oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

engine oil level on minimum

o/s and n/s front tyres just clear front sills but foul with suspention hanging

rear brake pads worn

rear registration plate lights just visable trough reg plate

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,337 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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N667 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N667 BJM, 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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N667 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N667 BJM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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