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N844 GUM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

5,395 mi
Last recorded5,395 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 GUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 5,395 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 5,228 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 5,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 4,699 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 3,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 3,589 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis rails/frame work has various parts of corrosion mainly in transmission tunnel area

Fail 11 Mar 2021 3,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis rails/frame work has various parts of corrosion mainly in transmission tunnel area

Pass 22 Jul 2019 3,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 3,041 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 1,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,698 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,750 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,447 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 52,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,285 miles

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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N844 GUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N844 GUM, 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 N844 GUM registered?

N844 GUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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