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N698 DCA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,065 mi
Last recorded78,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 DCA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 76,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,360 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper + lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper + lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,359 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,393 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

corrosion to under chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACK JOINTS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,703 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2017 70,691 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,618 miles

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

Rear number plate light behind plate

Steering column universal joint has slight play upper and lower (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear number plate light behind plate

Steering column universal joint has slight play upper and lower (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,318 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,318 miles

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

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 67,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 67,488 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 67,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,209 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 64,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,793 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 59,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,442 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 55,428 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 55,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2006 51,557 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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N698 DCA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N698 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 N698 DCA registered?

N698 DCA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N698 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N698 DCA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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