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G8 TYV

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,984 mi
Last recorded43,984 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 TYV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,124 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 41,118 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber upper and lower rose joints slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,584 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,445 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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G8 TYV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G8 TYV, 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 G8 TYV registered?

G8 TYV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G8 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 TYV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 TYV have outstanding finance?

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