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M145 KUH

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 KUH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020

bad oil leak

Fail 1 May 2020

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bad oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,250 miles

Nearside Rear has slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2017 10,102 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 9,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 5,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 1,260 miles

Oil leak

slight power stearing leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 1,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight power stearing leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 9,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 5,752 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks on engine and diff

suspect intermittent lambda sensor fault

wear in steering rack joints

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leaks on engine and diff

suspect intermittent lambda sensor fault

wear in steering rack joints

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 KUH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M145 KUH, 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 32 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 KUH registered?

M145 KUH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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