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E654 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,850 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 81,650 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,350 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,337 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,291 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,904 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,231 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,429 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,289 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,646 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,872 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 63,598 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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E654 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E654 TVR, 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 E654 TVR registered?

E654 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is E654 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E654 TVR shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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