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M139 YUM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 YUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake hose poor

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,184 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 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M139 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 M139 YUM registered?

M139 YUM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M139 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 YUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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