£14,995
1996 TVR Chimera 400
Classic & Sportscar Centre • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
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[Transmission]
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[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
N697MAM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Services in the book are documented at 919, 2129, 5553, 6619, 10078 12885, 12996, 13879, and 16450 miles with David Hendry Cars, the supplying dealer of this TVR.
Further stamps are recorded at 22428, 28092, 34542, 40427, 50423, 60558, 61445, and 73460 miles.
In addition to the fantastic service history, the recent owner compiled a list of works carried out throughout his enjoyable ownership between touring the country.
In 2021, the TVR was treated to a recommissioning of the suspension to include new shock absorbers, new wishbones, new rear springs, both roll bars, as well as having the track rod ends, steering rack boots replaced.
Routine maintenance was thorough with a gearbox oil change being carried out, air filter, fuel filter and plugs being replaced.
2023 saw the Chimera with new front discs and pads, rear discs and pads, a new handbrake cable and another engine service.N697 MAM is a brilliant two-seater convertible, built by TVR, it's a roadster designed for driving enthu...
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£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,480
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 10 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
77,126 miles
Registration Date
1996-04-04
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 03 2024 with 77,126 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2023 with 76,413 miles
Passed
On Dec 06 2022 with 75,439 miles
Passed
On Dec 01 2021 with 74,523 miles
Passed
On Nov 25 2020 with 73,425 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 22 2019 with 67,185 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2018 with 62,020 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2017 with 61,430 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2016 with 61,057 miles
Failed
On Jul 04 2016 with 61,050 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Nov 17 2014 with 60,479 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Nov 15 2014 with 60,478 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Nov 28 2013 with 60,053 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- light switches insecure but still operative
Failed
On Nov 23 2013 with 60,053 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- light switches insecure but still operative
Passed
On Oct 17 2012 with 59,116 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Oct 01 2012 with 59,098 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 09 2011 with 57,998 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2010 with 57,203 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed
On Jun 04 2010 with 57,203 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 51,943 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2008 with 50,423 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2007 with 42,882 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- rear brake discs in very poor condition
- front registration plate damaged
Passed
On May 10 2006 with 33,135 miles
Passed
On May 31 2005 with 25,235 miles
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