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G30 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 105,681 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all 3 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 100,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,212 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,708 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 87,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 83,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 77,575 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)

Fail 15 May 2008 77,575 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)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 74,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,580 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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G30 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G30 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 G30 TVR registered?

G30 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is G30 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G30 TVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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