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B4 DDN

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,260 mi
Last recorded47,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DDN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,933 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,234 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 43,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,683 miles

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corrodded

n/s headlamp poor image

Fail 21 Mar 2008 37,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corrodded

n/s headlamp poor image

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 25,795 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B4 DDN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 DDN, 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

How do I check the history of B4 DDN?

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What year was B4 DDN registered?

B4 DDN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is B4 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DDN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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