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N902 UOC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,780 mi
Last recorded82,780 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 UOC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 82,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 81,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,506 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,044 miles

Speedo Not Illuminated.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 80,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

No Main Beam Warning Lamp

Oil Leak

Speedo Not Illuminated.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,152 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,254 miles

advise off side front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,734 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,133 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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N902 UOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N902 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.

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What year was N902 UOC registered?

N902 UOC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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