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N688 XNE

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,793 mi
Last recorded24,793 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 XNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 24,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 24,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 23,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 23,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 22,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid res wire broken

Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,719 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 18,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no fluid over bounces (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 17,059 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 15,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,896 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front outrigger is corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 4 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer not oprative

Pass 27 May 2010 97,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,746 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,484 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r steering rack end damp

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,553 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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N688 XNE is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 N688 XNE, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N688 XNE registered?

N688 XNE is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 September 1995.

Is N688 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 XNE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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