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N711 NKG

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,993 mi
Last recorded102,993 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 NKG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,993 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 102,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 100,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 99,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 97,420 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 97,418 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Back-lit registration plate not fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,019 miles

Front wipers are beginning to smear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,709 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,692 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,843 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 59,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N711 NKG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N711 NKG, 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

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What year was N711 NKG registered?

N711 NKG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 August 1995.

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