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N953 FLC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 FLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 81,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,665 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 69,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,617 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,456 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 64,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hand brake warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,738 miles

corrosion to chassis,suspension arms,n/s/r tyre worn on edge near limit

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 59,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

suspension arms corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,132 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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N953 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 N953 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 N953 FLC registered?

N953 FLC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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