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N936 TPK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 TPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 57,070 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,191 miles

brake discs have some light corrosion, due to vehicle standing

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,957 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,988 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insercure ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,723 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,419 miles

rear number plates are working ;they are fitted at the back of the plate

Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,778 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 31,454 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,202 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N936 TPK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N936 TPK, 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 N936 TPK registered?

N936 TPK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N936 TPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N936 TPK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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