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N965 YUX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 YUX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 103,862 miles

2 cracks in windscreen - on outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,694 miles

2 cracks in windscreen - on outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack has slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front outriggers becoming corroded, both sides. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,130 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,755 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,136 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,275 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,577 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,577 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 92,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,254 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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N965 YUX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N965 YUX, 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 N965 YUX registered?

N965 YUX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N965 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N965 YUX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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