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M203 NVU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 NVU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 16,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,169 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 16,169 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 15,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 2,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 2,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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M203 NVU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M203 NVU, 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 M203 NVU registered?

M203 NVU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M203 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 NVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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