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£7,000 - £9,000

1995 TVR Chimera 4.0-Litre

United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 207

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1992 TVR Chimaera is powered by a 4.0L engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox, boasting a striking Crimson Starmist exterior and cream leather interior. With only one owner since 1996 and a comprehensive service history, including Fernhurst until 2012, it represents a well-maintained classic.

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Condition 

7

Solid, slight wear, minor reconditioning.

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

SDLDCC4P1SG011599

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

N515 RPB

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Launched at the British Motor Show in 1992, the Chimaera was introduced as a more practical, long-distance alternative to the TVR Griffith.

Powered by Rover's 4.0L or 5.0L engine, it became TVR's biggest selling model and sold over 5,000 units up until production ceased in 2003
The 4-litre car, as here, offered 240bhp, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and 152mph with a 5-speed manual gearbox
The striking example offered here is finished in Crimson Starmist over a classic TVR interior in cream leather with walnut veneers
It was initially registered to main dealer Fernhurst Motor Company (who today remain as the largest independent TVR specialist) and our vendor purchased the vehicle in 1996 and has remained the only keeper since
Full Fernhurst service history up until 2012, when the vendor (an experienced mechanic) took over the servicing of the car.

It has only ever had Mobil 1 used in oil changes through its entire life and benefits from a recent clutch master and slave cylinder replacement, new...

Points of note

£3,150

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,250

Median Price (Since 2020)

£32,480

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Apr 26 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

95,847 miles

Registration Date

1995-08-01

MOT History

Passed

On Apr 07 2025 with 95,847 miles


Passed

On Apr 27 2024 with 95,585 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passed

On Apr 22 2023 with 95,483 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 28% n/s rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passed

On Feb 21 2022 with 95,231 miles


Passed

On Feb 15 2021 with 94,918 miles


Passed

On Aug 10 2019 with 94,855 miles


Passed

On Dec 29 2017 with 94,688 miles


Passed

On Oct 01 2016 with 94,637 miles


Passed

On Apr 22 2015 with 94,628 miles


Passed

On Nov 09 2013 with 94,322 miles


Passed

On Oct 26 2012 with 94,201 miles


Passed

On Sep 27 2011 with 93,882 miles


Failed

On Sep 21 2011 with 93,869 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passed

On Oct 08 2010 with 93,036 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed

On Sep 11 2009 with 92,571 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed

On Aug 28 2008 with 91,323 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passed

On Apr 26 2006 with 83,587 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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