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N745 MWT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 MWT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,243 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2013 65,196 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2012 63,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,084 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,347 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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N745 MWT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N745 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N745 MWT?

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What year was N745 MWT registered?

N745 MWT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N745 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N745 MWT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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