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N738 SDD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,503 mi
Last recorded71,503 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 SDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 71,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacing 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 69,014 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on the limit

corrosion in chassis frame & rear subframe

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas, front, rear and sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 63,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 60,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 48,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 47,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 46,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,588 miles

n/s and o/s engine mounts slightly perished

rear number plate backing has fallen of but is still transparent

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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N738 SDD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N738 SDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N738 SDD registered?

N738 SDD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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