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N789 SPJ

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 SPJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,800 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 74,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 73,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 73,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 72,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,000 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,999 miles

front & rear brake discs worn /corroded back lash in drive system,head lamp patterns poor

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,000 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,999 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering column

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 69,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,105 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 60,060 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

c/l; 495635

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,757 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear tyres close to limits

oil leak

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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N789 SPJ is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 N789 SPJ, 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 N789 SPJ registered?

N789 SPJ is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 November 1995.

Is N789 SPJ safe to buy?

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