1995 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · N581 COP
1995 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 55,579 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N581 COP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 55,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N581 COP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Tvr Chimaera (N581 COP) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Coolant pipe burst during test. Was going through ok. (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N581 COP Mileage History
- 26/08/202255,504 mi
- 18/08/202355,563 mi+59 mi
- 21/08/202355,566 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/202455,576 mi+10 mi
- 20/08/202455,579 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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