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N631 EOT

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,673 mi
Last recorded76,673 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 EOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,673 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

rear fuel lines perished

Fail 18 Nov 2021 76,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

rear fuel lines perished

Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,385 miles

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,658 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 69,658 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

disc worn

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,302 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

o/s of steering rack badly worn

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

various chassis and suspension components corroded

windscreen damage to o/s/f

Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,577 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 42,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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N631 EOT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N631 EOT, 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 N631 EOT registered?

N631 EOT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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