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N814 MYG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 MYG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passenger seatbelt frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 86,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 86,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 81,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,148 miles

parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs & exhaust system slightly noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,465 miles

parking brake efficiency just met and exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,881 miles

parking brake only just passed efficiency at 16%

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,387 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,183 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2008 64,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2007 62,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,224 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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N814 MYG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N814 MYG, 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 N814 MYG registered?

N814 MYG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N814 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N814 MYG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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