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D9 AFG

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 AFG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 97,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 97,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 95,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 95,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 93,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,857 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis top under exhaust manifold (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,183 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,992 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,240 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear disc corroded on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,565 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 47,565 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,572 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,120 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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D9 AFG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D9 AFG, 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 D9 AFG registered?

D9 AFG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is D9 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 AFG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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