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N779 WNE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 WNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 52,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,793 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slight oil leak from sump plug area

Fail 21 Apr 2018 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slight oil leak from sump plug area

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,567 miles

no rear number plate light fitted from standand ( vehicle use daylight only)

rear discs corroded inside face

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,135 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

fuel filter corroding

o/s/f brake hose cracking/perishing

side light & headlamp tele tales not working

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs starting to wear

fuel filter corroding

o/s/f brake hose cracking/perishing

side light & headlamp tele tales not working

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,194 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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N779 WNE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N779 WNE, 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 N779 WNE registered?

N779 WNE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N779 WNE safe to buy?

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