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N889 EUG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,442 mi
Last recorded28,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 EUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,950 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracked at edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 26,950 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracked at edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,923 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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N889 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N889 EUG, 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 N889 EUG registered?

N889 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N889 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 EUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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