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N992 TPJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,828 mi
Last recorded62,828 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 TPJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,039 miles

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

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

imbalance to front brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,775 miles

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,844 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,844 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 30 May 2007 47,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,116 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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N992 TPJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N992 TPJ, 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 N992 TPJ registered?

N992 TPJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N992 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 TPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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