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N972 TTT

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 TTT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 58,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,007 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2015 52,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 52,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

some signs of chassis corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

some signs of chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,882 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in sterring

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N972 TTT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N972 TTT, 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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N972 TTT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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