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C18 TOP

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,169 mi
Last recorded61,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TOP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,006 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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C18 TOP is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 TOP, 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 C18 TOP?

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What year was C18 TOP registered?

C18 TOP is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is C18 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 TOP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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