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N948 FLC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 FLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,423 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch must be physically held on for hazards to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 61,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch must be physically held on for hazards to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 59,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,278 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2023 57,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 57,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

slight hazard light switch fault

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle oil leak

slight hazard light switch fault

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

slight hazard light switch fault

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,233 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front bonnet hinge bolt loose not affecting security

slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,575 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,323 miles

Exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,323 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,441 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 44,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N948 FLC 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 80%.

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 N948 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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What year was N948 FLC registered?

N948 FLC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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