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N805 NUA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 NUA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 81,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,013 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,461 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N805 NUA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N805 NUA, 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 N805 NUA registered?

N805 NUA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N805 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N805 NUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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