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N914 JLT

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 JLT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,201 miles

Minor engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 83,560 miles

Minor engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,215 miles

Minor engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,732 miles

Minor engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 79,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 73,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 63,608 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,948 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,802 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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N914 JLT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N914 JLT, 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 N914 JLT registered?

N914 JLT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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