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M145 DLF

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,487 mi
Last recorded45,487 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 DLF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,956 miles

advise n/s front top ball joint cover

advise rear brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

advise n/s front top ball joint cover

advise rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2008 47,958 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 47,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,674 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 47,288 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 47,288 miles

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

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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M145 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M145 DLF, 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 M145 DLF registered?

M145 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M145 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M145 DLF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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