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N880 CVC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,446 mi
Last recorded67,446 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 CVC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,446 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,218 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,049 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,517 miles

all tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,713 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,680 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,602 miles

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

borderline pass n/s/f brake hose outer casing splir.needs replacing now

Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,581 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N880 CVC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N880 CVC, 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 N880 CVC registered?

N880 CVC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 November 1995.

Is N880 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N880 CVC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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