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N921 GRK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 GRK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,886 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,739 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,303 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,303 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,641 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,653 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 58,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,438 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tell not working

various stone chips and marks on front screen

Fail 21 Apr 2012 56,438 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

main beam tell tell not working

various stone chips and marks on front screen

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,972 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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N921 GRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N921 GRK, 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 N921 GRK registered?

N921 GRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N921 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N921 GRK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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