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C56 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,999 mi
Last recorded31,999 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 31,999 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 31,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 31,265 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,248 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 17,217 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 17,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 12,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 11,184 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 9,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary number plate lights fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 2,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 80,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 557,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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C56 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C56 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 C56 TVR registered?

C56 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is C56 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C56 TVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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