1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · N779 WNE
1996 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 52,850 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N779 WNE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 52,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N779 WNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Chimaera (N779 WNE) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
N779 WNE Mileage History
- 21/10/200543,194 mi
- 21/10/200648,530 mi+5,336 mi
- 08/10/200751,137 mi+2,607 mi
- 01/06/200952,119 mi+982 mi
- 08/06/200952,135 mi+16 mi
- 28/07/201052,361 mi+226 mi
- 20/07/201152,567 mi+206 mi
- 04/04/201552,619 mi+52 mi
- 04/04/201552,619 mi
- 15/03/201652,724 mi+105 mi
- 21/04/201852,793 mi+69 mi
- 21/04/201852,793 mi
- 19/04/201952,843 mi+50 mi
- 18/07/202652,850 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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