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N815 YCJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 YCJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,208 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,190 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,679 miles

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

rear reg/plate light not fitted at time offtest

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,557 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 60,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,625 miles

LOWER RAD HOSE CHAFING ANTIROLL BAR BRACKET.

N/S STEERING GAITER DETERIORATED.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,422 miles

N/S WIPER SPLIT. FLUID LEAKS ENGINE BAY. REAR INNER PADS APPEAR LOW, O/S REAR INNER HUB CONTAMINATED,

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,353 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,203 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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N815 YCJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N815 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N815 YCJ registered?

N815 YCJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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