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N790 SPJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,949 mi
Last recorded60,949 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 SPJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 60,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 51,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,428 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,417 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2010 47,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,224 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,224 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,855 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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N790 SPJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N790 SPJ, 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 N790 SPJ registered?

N790 SPJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N790 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 SPJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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