CarVerify

Free Car Check

DIG 2618

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,714 mi
Last recorded36,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 2618
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,358 miles

advise nearside front tyre

advise offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,098 miles

advise nearside front tyre

advise offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,422 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,718 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 31,718 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DIG 2618 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DIG 2618, 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 DIG 2618?

You can check the full history of DIG 2618 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DIG 2618 registered?

DIG 2618 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is DIG 2618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 2618 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DIG 2618 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DIG 2618. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.