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N758 HTU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN758 HTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,245 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front flexable brakr hose worn against suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 32,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 21,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N758 HTU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc 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 N758 HTU, 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 N758 HTU registered?

N758 HTU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N758 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N758 HTU 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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