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N866 BFL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 BFL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,052 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 45,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,942 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front brake pipe rubber grommet missing

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

slight bad earth rear lights

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/F Mirroe insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,712 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,218 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 49,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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N866 BFL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N866 BFL, 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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N866 BFL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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