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N811 LHG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 LHG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,324 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 73,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 72,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 72,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 70,568 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 70,568 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 70,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 69,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight dampness at steering rack - no leak found

underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,197 miles

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2011 61,197 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,197 miles

Oil leak

Underside covered in sealer

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Underside covered in sealer

Pass 4 May 2009 61,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,086 miles

wipers not parking automaticly

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,086 miles

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

wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 10 May 2007 57,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 50,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2006 50,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

oil leak

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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N811 LHG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N811 LHG, 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 N811 LHG registered?

N811 LHG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N811 LHG safe to buy?

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