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N862 GLL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,543 mi
Last recorded76,543 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 GLL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 76,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,499 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Apr 2016 72,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 64,516 miles

whole of under car has been undersealed so unable to see any possible rust or corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,627 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 60,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N862 GLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N862 GLL, 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 N862 GLL registered?

N862 GLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N862 GLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 GLL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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