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C9 SHU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SHU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,000 miles

play offside inner end of steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,274 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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C9 SHU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C9 SHU, 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 C9 SHU?

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What year was C9 SHU registered?

C9 SHU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is C9 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 SHU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C9 SHU have outstanding finance?

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