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M200 CHM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

covers obscuring some testable items

parking brake effort just makes MIN limit

Fail 18 May 2026

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 May 2025 77,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some testable items

parking brake effort just makes min limit

Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some testable items

parking brake effort just makes min limit

Pass 31 May 2024 77,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some testable items

parking brake effort just made Min limit

Fail 25 Apr 2024 77,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 May 2023 71,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 63,498 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 63,498 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 60,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a slight leak of oil

rear differential has a slight leak of oil

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a slight leak of oil

rear differential has a slight leak of oil

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014

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

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)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 46,551 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,558 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)

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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M200 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M200 CHM, 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 M200 CHM registered?

M200 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M200 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 CHM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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