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M149 DLF

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,410 mi
Last recorded60,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 DLF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 60,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,722 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 59,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,937 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,443 miles

Oil leak from sump area

Fail 27 May 2014 57,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from sump area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,790 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,318 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,983 miles

adv light corrosion om rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,245 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adv light corrosion on parts of front suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,962 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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M149 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M149 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 M149 DLF registered?

M149 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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