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N850 JLN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,593 mi
Last recorded9,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 JLN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 9,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 9,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 8,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 8,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 8,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 8,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 8,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 70,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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N850 JLN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N850 JLN, 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 N850 JLN registered?

N850 JLN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N850 JLN safe to buy?

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