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M138 YUM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 YUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 77,522 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 77,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,922 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,440 miles

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,610 miles

chasis & suspension arm's becoming corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,583 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 60,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,444 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)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,915 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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M138 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M138 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 M138 YUM registered?

M138 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M138 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 YUM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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