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N89 HBY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,294 mi
Last recorded52,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,294 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,252 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,244 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 May 2011 47,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,563 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 May 2009 38,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N89 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N89 HBY, 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 N89 HBY registered?

N89 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N89 HBY safe to buy?

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