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N70 PRO

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,537 mi
Last recorded39,537 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 PRO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,436 miles

oil sweat at n/s rear hub

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 39,155 miles

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

OIL SWEAT AT N/S/REAR HUB

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,759 miles

Hazzard warning switch loose in dash .

Inner of rear brake discs corroded .

Pass 18 Nov 2006 30,766 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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N70 PRO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N70 PRO, 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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How do I check the history of N70 PRO?

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What year was N70 PRO registered?

N70 PRO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N70 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 PRO shows 11 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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