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N744 MWT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 MWT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,660 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 68,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chassis and front suspension arms getting rusty

rear axle leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,808 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 65,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N744 MWT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N744 MWT, 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 N744 MWT registered?

N744 MWT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N744 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N744 MWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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