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M139 FUM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 FUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 121,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 117,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 105,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 101,190 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 97,753 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 97,117 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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M139 FUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M139 FUM, 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 M139 FUM registered?

M139 FUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M139 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 FUM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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