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N837 GUM

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,236 mi
Last recorded29,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 GUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 28,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 24,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from diff

Fail 23 Sep 2016 23,960 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from diff

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,202 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at diff

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,426 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,307 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,165 miles

only used during daylight hours,and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,876 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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N837 GUM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N837 GUM, 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 N837 GUM registered?

N837 GUM is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N837 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N837 GUM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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