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N683 JWR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 JWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,377 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 104,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 104,203 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,162 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 97,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,730 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake just met limet

Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake just met limet

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,048 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 86,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,131 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,859 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,566 miles

slight corrotion to nearside brake flexi ferral

slight play in front offside wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrotion to nearside brake flexi ferral

slight corrotion to nearside brake flexi ferral

slight play in front offside wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,789 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,680 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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N683 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N683 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 N683 JWR registered?

N683 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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