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N659 JMR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,052 mi
Last recorded64,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 JMR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 64,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,720 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,675 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,299 miles

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

some suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

some suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,587 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,774 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack/inner joint os

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack/inner joint os

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,068 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,902 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N659 JMR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N659 JMR, 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 N659 JMR registered?

N659 JMR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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