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N680 JWR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

25,431 mi
Last recorded25,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 JWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 25,431 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 25,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 24,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 24,728 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 24,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 24,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,048 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 21,048 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,295 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,689 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,689 miles

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 18 Mar 2009 16,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,435 miles

Oil leak

offside rear lens cover cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 12,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s and n/s/r flexible brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,058 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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N680 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N680 JWR, 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 N680 JWR registered?

N680 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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