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B8 AFS

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,087 mi
Last recorded36,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AFS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 35,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 35,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B8 AFS is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black 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 B8 AFS, 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 B8 AFS registered?

B8 AFS is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is B8 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 AFS 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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