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N88 TTB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,357 mi
Last recorded86,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 TTB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,357 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 86,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 84,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 80,685 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,614 miles

Windscreen damage to nearside

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,588 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damage to nearside

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,169 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,822 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,933 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

o/s headlight in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,967 miles

front washers only provide fluid to the drivers side view of the road

number plate lights are set slightly back from plate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,460 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,748 miles

head light high beam tell tale not working

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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N88 TTB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N88 TTB, 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 N88 TTB registered?

N88 TTB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N88 TTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 TTB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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