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N79 SPK

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,467 mi
Last recorded58,467 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 SPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,467 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 58,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing/Bush has play in it (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,386 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector corroded slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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N79 SPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N79 SPK, 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 N79 SPK registered?

N79 SPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N79 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 SPK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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