1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate and common faults

233 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  4. Horn: not working2.1%
  5. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  7. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  10. Washers: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  3. Brakes9.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Body & chassis1.7%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  2. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission5.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Tvr Chimaera?

In 2024, 81.1% of 1995 Tvr Chimaera cars passed their MOT first time, across 233 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Tvr Chimaera?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Tvr Chimaera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).