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2665 BY

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2665 BY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,568 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 78,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,088 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,199 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 65,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,607 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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2665 BY is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc 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 2665 BY, 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.

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What year was 2665 BY registered?

2665 BY is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is 2665 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2665 BY 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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