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A8 BNX

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BNX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 116,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 116,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front DIFF LEAKING

Front GEARBOX LEAKING

Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,144 miles

Rear DIFF LEAKING

Pass 23 May 2022 111,950 miles

Rear DIFF LEAKING

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 109,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 107,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 104,881 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK MISTING OF OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NSR REGISTRATION BULB INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL MISTING OF OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 94,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2015 91,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,631 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 68,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,383 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A8 BNX is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A8 BNX, 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 A8 BNX registered?

A8 BNX is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A8 BNX safe to buy?

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