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N698 MAM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 MAM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,885 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,632 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,586 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,386 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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N698 MAM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N698 MAM, 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 N698 MAM registered?

N698 MAM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N698 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N698 MAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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