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N83 SPK

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 SPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,014 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 82,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 81,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,014 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,014 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,960 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,960 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 61,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 59,093 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 59,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,360 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)

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

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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N83 SPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red 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 N83 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N83 SPK registered?

N83 SPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 December 1995.

Is N83 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 SPK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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