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N831 DUB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,489 mi
Last recorded78,489 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 DUB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,578 miles

corrosion reare discs

Fail 12 Apr 2014 69,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion reare discs

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,854 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,881 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 47,989 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N831 DUB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N831 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 DUB registered?

N831 DUB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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