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N697 DCA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 DCA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,865 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 38,861 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount support plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,106 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspention and chassis

n/s headlight corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,742 miles

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

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

all discs corroding

corrosion to chassis and suspention components

slight scratch to o/s screen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all front rear brake disc showing wear and slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,521 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,885 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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N697 DCA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N697 DCA, 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 N697 DCA registered?

N697 DCA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N697 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 DCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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