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N834 KRT

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,185 mi
Last recorded20,185 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 KRT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,185 miles

Chassis, suspension and brake pipes coated with waxoil

Pass 14 Aug 2024 19,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 19,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower + upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper + lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper + lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper + lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 18,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,418 miles

oil around lower engine

Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,161 miles

Oil around underside of engine.

Tyre/wheel sizes - Front-205/55x15 Rear-235/50x16

Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,724 miles

oil around sump

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,342 miles

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

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

both headlight aim on limits

fine chips in windscreen

oil weap around engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,923 miles

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

suspect hazard switch worn somtimes sticks working ok at tim e of test

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,930 miles

dampness on o/s/r c v joint area

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,584 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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N834 KRT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N834 KRT, 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 N834 KRT registered?

N834 KRT is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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