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B23 DRB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,060 mi
Last recorded29,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DRB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 28,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 25,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 22,542 miles

steering column universal joint stiff but not excessively.

Fail 1 May 2012 22,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,254 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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B23 DRB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B23 DRB, 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 B23 DRB registered?

B23 DRB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is B23 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 DRB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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