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N703 BAU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,291 mi
Last recorded58,291 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 BAU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,013 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,601 miles

o/s/r driveshaft bolt broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,668 miles

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,624 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,235 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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N703 BAU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N703 BAU, 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 N703 BAU registered?

N703 BAU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N703 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N703 BAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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