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N769 FKJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,049 mi
Last recorded70,049 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 FKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 70,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,833 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 66,281 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 66,274 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,833 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 64,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,088 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 62,074 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,173 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,141 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,530 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,487 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,645 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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N769 FKJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N769 FKJ, 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 N769 FKJ registered?

N769 FKJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N769 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N769 FKJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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