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N918 DRN

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,330 mi
Last recorded100,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 DRN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,330 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 100,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Wheel Chaffing On Right Hand Lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 99,671 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,120 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,237 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,876 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short Ignition Coil wiring. (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,293 miles

OIl leak from diff

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Oct 2014 96,283 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 10 May 2014 92,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 85,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2010 68,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,534 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,036 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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N918 DRN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N918 DRN, 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 N918 DRN registered?

N918 DRN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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