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1270 MU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1270 MU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,577 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,720 miles

Both rear dics corroded on inner faces and should be replaced ASAP.

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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1270 MU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1270 MU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1270 MU registered?

1270 MU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is 1270 MU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1270 MU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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