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N8 ROT

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,013 mi
Last recorded58,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 ROT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,397 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 52,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,539 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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N8 ROT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 ROT, 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 N8 ROT registered?

N8 ROT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N8 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 ROT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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