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N835 DUB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 DUB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,548 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,510 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,460 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre and Rear- Nearside and Offside- Webbing plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 7 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 5 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 2 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside front outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,199 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,805 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 83,278 miles

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

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

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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N835 DUB 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 83.3%.

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 N835 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 N835 DUB registered?

N835 DUB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N835 DUB safe to buy?

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