CarVerify

Free Car Check

N942 CKJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 CKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 50,214 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 48,222 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 48,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 48,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 48,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2022 47,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 47,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 13 May 2021 47,361 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 28 May 2020 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,766 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack wet

Pass 12 May 2017 46,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 45,200 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,932 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode in places but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 44,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,042 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N942 CKJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N942 CKJ, 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

How do I check the history of N942 CKJ?

You can check the full history of N942 CKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N942 CKJ registered?

N942 CKJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N942 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N942 CKJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N942 CKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N942 CKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.