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N830 DUB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 DUB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 57,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaitor has minor split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,598 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 51,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 49,918 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 49,918 miles

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

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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N830 DUB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N830 DUB, 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 N830 DUB registered?

N830 DUB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N830 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N830 DUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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