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N750 GSG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 GSG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 84,464 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,451 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,417 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested Both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Both (1.1.C.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box/pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,107 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2015 84,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 83,961 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 83,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 83,779 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,139 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,071 miles

oil leak o/s rear hub

Fail 28 Sep 2010 81,065 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak o/s rear hub

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,619 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to chassis/suspension components/mounts,n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to chassis/suspension components/mounts,n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,847 miles

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

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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N750 GSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N750 GSG, 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 N750 GSG registered?

N750 GSG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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