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C5 FTW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FTW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 85,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 85,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 84,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,092 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,162 miles

slight play both front bearings

slight wear osr wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,429 miles

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

Slight wear steering rack

slight play both front bearings

slight play osr bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,429 miles

Slight wear steering rack

slight play both front bearings

slight play osr bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,766 miles

engine mount worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,904 miles

chassis has top surface rust

front o/s wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,103 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 52,619 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C5 FTW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 C5 FTW, 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 C5 FTW registered?

C5 FTW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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