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N682 JWR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,498 mi
Last recorded33,498 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 JWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,498 miles

steering slightly notchy

Fail 8 Oct 2009 33,484 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 30,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,668 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 25,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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N682 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N682 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 N682 JWR registered?

N682 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N682 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N682 JWR shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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