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M12 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,956 mi
Last recorded39,956 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 39,956 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fan belt squeaking worn and damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 39,937 miles

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)

Coolant leak offside core plugs ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,862 miles

front suspension arms corroded

chassie corroded on surface

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,862 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassie corroded on surface

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,384 miles

front flexi brake hose ferrels corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,321 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rack boot perrished

nearside rear brake discs pitted

seat belt / chassie plates corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,321 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rack boot perrished

nearside rear brake discs pitted

seat belt / chassie plates corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,041 miles

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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M12 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M12 TVR, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M12 TVR registered?

M12 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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