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M160 MHM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,412 mi
Last recorded67,412 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 MHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 67,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 66,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 64,602 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working BULB LOOSE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,352 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 64,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,180 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing steering drop arm lower u/j on water hose (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable on drop arm by exhaust/ bulkhead (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,931 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 23,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,692 miles

Both side engine mount rubbers deteriorated but not causing excessive play

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle chassis has surface corrossion

Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both side engine mount rubbers deteriorated but not causing excessive play

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle chassis has surface corrossion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,438 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN BOTH TRACK RODS ON STEERING RACK.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,261 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,762 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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M160 MHM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M160 MHM, 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 M160 MHM registered?

M160 MHM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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