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N823 UPE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 UPE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 69,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 68,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 67,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,778 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2015 60,394 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,000 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,947 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyretread wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

power steering rack damp

Fail 17 Apr 2012 59,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyretread wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,219 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing.

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,286 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 51,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,837 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 49,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,662 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N823 UPE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N823 UPE, 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

How do I check the history of N823 UPE?

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What year was N823 UPE registered?

N823 UPE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N823 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 UPE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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