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B85 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,055 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,800 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,792 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,865 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,843 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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B85 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B85 TVR, 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 B85 TVR registered?

B85 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B85 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B85 TVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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