MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N866 BFL registered?
N866 BFL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 June 1996.
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