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M191 DLF

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,661 mi
Last recorded76,661 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 DLF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both ns and os have play in inner rack joints

engine oil leak

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,289 miles

Slight corrosion on all wishbones.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,274 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight corrosion on all wishbones.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,364 miles

Slight corrosion to underside and suspension components in general.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 72,696 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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M191 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M191 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 M191 DLF registered?

M191 DLF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M191 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M191 DLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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