1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · N289 VPA
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 65,332 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3952cc
N289 VPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 65,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N289 VPA Mileage History
- 02/05/202361,418 mi
- 17/05/202361,418 mi
- 24/04/202462,166 mi+748 mi
- 20/05/202564,098 mi+1,932 mi
- 19/03/202665,332 mi+1,234 mi
Average of roughly 1,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N289 VPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (N289 VPA) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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