£5,000
1995 TVR Chimaera 400
United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This TVR Chimaera has a 4.0-litre V8 engine and a red exterior with cream interior. The car shows some age-related wear, with the front end resprayed and some interior wear, but has had some mechanical work done.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SDLDCC4P2SJ011758
Chassis No:
Odometer:
94,985 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Few British sports cars capture the raw, analogue spirit of driving quite like the TVR Chimaera.
The car sits on the original TVR five-spoke alloy wheels which suit the design perfectly.
The wheels present well overall with some light age-related marks visible, consistent with the car’s age.
The tyres appear in good visual condition and look to have plenty of life remaining.
Nexen tyres on the front are close to new.
The rears are Bridgestone, they show light wear but in overall good condition.
Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels, and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition.
Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn, or over 10 years old.
The design remains unmistakably TVR, with its long sweeping bonnet, rounded front end and wide rear stance giving the car a purposeful yet elegant presence.
The fibreglass bodywork appears ...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 30 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
95,090 miles
Registration Date
1995-09-21
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 01 2025 with 95,090 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Under body and components covered in protection material
Failed
On Jun 10 2025 with 95,089 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 02 2024 with 94,718 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 31 2023 with 94,237 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 01 2022 with 93,015 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2021 with 92,022 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2020 with 89,424 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2019 with 88,865 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2018 with 84,227 miles
Passed
On Mar 16 2017 with 83,193 miles
Passed
On Mar 16 2016 with 79,596 miles
Passed
On Mar 17 2015 with 77,848 miles
Passed
On Mar 06 2014 with 76,091 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2013 with 73,756 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2012 with 71,993 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Mar 08 2011 with 71,990 miles
Failed
On Feb 24 2011 with 71,980 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Feb 03 2010 with 71,424 miles
Failed
On Feb 02 2010 with 71,424 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Apr 23 2009 with 71,418 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2007 with 70,150 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2006 with 69,907 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2006 with 68,935 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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