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D2 TWC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 TWC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 137,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,451 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 137,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 124,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,397 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,168 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,611 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,611 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 108,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis in all areas starting to corrode but not excessively .

Fail 11 May 2009 108,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 106,828 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D2 TWC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D2 TWC, 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 D2 TWC registered?

D2 TWC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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