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N92 NMR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN92 NMR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,605 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,292 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,270 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack boot twisted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,038 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,038 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 50,867 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 50,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,691 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,982 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,292 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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N92 NMR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N92 NMR, 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 N92 NMR registered?

N92 NMR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N92 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N92 NMR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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