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N901 UOC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 UOC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2026 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrsion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion on underside suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,352 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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N901 UOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N901 UOC, 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 N901 UOC registered?

N901 UOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N901 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 UOC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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