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G1 PPL

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 PPL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 59,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,500 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,446 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 May 2015 59,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2011 57,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 56,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,936 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 55,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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G1 PPL is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G1 PPL, 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 G1 PPL registered?

G1 PPL is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for G1 PPL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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