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G20 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,881 mi
Last recorded103,881 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,025 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All corners connecting outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 103,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All corners connecting outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,350 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 101,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2023 101,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s bank manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a temporary repair

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 91,197 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear temporary repair on tyre

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

handbrake efficiency just within limit

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,164 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,796 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2013 85,791 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 5 May 2012 85,791 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,791 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,790 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,790 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,790 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,790 miles

bonnet not closing.drivers seat insecure.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

bonnet not closing.drivers seat insecure.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 81,884 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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G20 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G20 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 G20 TVR registered?

G20 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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