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N777 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 35,236 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both sides rear axle inner hub oil seal slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 35,234 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both sides rear axle outer seal slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 35,183 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub inner seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 35,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 35,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,957 miles

signs of engine laeking oil

signs of gearbox oil leak

signs of rear differential leaking oil

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 33,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 May 2010 33,792 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,403 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 33,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 33,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 32,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight wear in both rack side rods

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N777 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 N777 TVR, 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 N777 TVR registered?

N777 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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