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N940 FLC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 FLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,615 miles

Both rear hubs damp with oil

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,609 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight grease leak from both rear driveshaft fixings to hubs

Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,609 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight grease leak from both rear driveshaft fixings to hubs

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,590 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 75,951 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion to subframe

Pass 22 May 2014 75,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 75,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,547 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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N940 FLC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N940 FLC, 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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N940 FLC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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