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130 BWV

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,653 mi
Last recorded33,653 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration130 BWV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 33,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,066 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,086 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 18,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 13,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,916 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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130 BWV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 130 BWV, 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 31 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 130 BWV registered?

130 BWV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 130 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 130 BWV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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