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N88 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,209 mi
Last recorded42,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 42,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 42,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 41,981 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 38,901 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,076 miles

N/S REAR FOOT & H/BRAKES SLIGHTLY SLOW TO OPERATE (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,650 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,686 miles

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

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

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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N88 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N88 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of N88 TVR?

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What year was N88 TVR registered?

N88 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N88 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 TVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N88 TVR have outstanding finance?

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