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A500 CHM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 45,330 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,223 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,166 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight up and down movement in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,929 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,353 miles

advise chassis corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,259 miles

advise chassis condition

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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A500 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A500 CHM, 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

How do I check the history of A500 CHM?

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What year was A500 CHM registered?

A500 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is A500 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 CHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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