CarVerify

Free Car Check

N65 JLU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

41,315 mi
Last recorded41,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 JLU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 41,315 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 41,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nearside rear, nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached offside rear, nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 40,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 40,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 40,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 37,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 37,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,857 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 35,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,824 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,824 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2015 35,580 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,580 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 35,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,776 miles

Rear brake discs,inner surfaces,in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,930 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,930 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,496 miles

Advise front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,860 miles

corrosion on underside of body

rear brake flexible hoses outer casings deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,709 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N65 JLU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N65 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N65 JLU?

You can check the full history of N65 JLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N65 JLU registered?

N65 JLU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N65 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 JLU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N65 JLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N65 JLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.