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M135 YUM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 YUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

head lamp beam pattern poor

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,723 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 71,723 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

head lamp beam pattern poor

interior mirror missing

slight play in steering rack †

surface corrosion in metal space frame

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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M135 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M135 YUM, 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.

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What year was M135 YUM registered?

M135 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M135 YUM safe to buy?

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