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N955 HCL

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 HCL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,208 miles

Registration plate lights behind registration plate, but still illuminating plate

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,980 miles

oil leak

registration plate lights behind registration plate, but still illuminating registration plate

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate lights behind registration plate, but still illuminating registration plate

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,852 miles

rear registration plate lights fitted behind plate not illuminateing it very well

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,150 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Slight play in nearside front top trailing arm bush at rear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,817 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,133 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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N955 HCL 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 95.5%.

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 N955 HCL, 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 N955 HCL registered?

N955 HCL is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N955 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 HCL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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