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N91 HBY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,475 mi
Last recorded23,475 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 23,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 23,469 miles

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,466 miles

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2020 23,445 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,442 miles

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 23,384 miles

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

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 23,380 miles

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 23,380 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2016 23,368 miles

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,351 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,351 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,338 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs slight corrosion

front & rear upper & lower suspenion arms slight corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2014 23,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs slight corrosion

front & rear upper & lower suspenion arms slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,300 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,123 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,898 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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N91 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N91 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.

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What year was N91 HBY registered?

N91 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N91 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N91 HBY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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