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N863 GLL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 GLL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,521 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,533 miles

some corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,701 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 55,701 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,659 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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N863 GLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N863 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 N863 GLL registered?

N863 GLL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N863 GLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N863 GLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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