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N690 COP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,952 mi
Last recorded84,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 COP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 84,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,084 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,301 miles

nearside rear flexy hose perished

offside rear flexy hose perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,011 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,001 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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N690 COP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N690 COP, 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 N690 COP registered?

N690 COP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N690 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 COP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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