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G9 MRH

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 MRH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,449 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 103,427 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,525 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases head to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

There is some corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,718 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre bauld on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,326 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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G9 MRH is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G9 MRH, 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 G9 MRH registered?

G9 MRH is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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