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M261 ODB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 ODB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 49,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 May 2022 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 May 2021 47,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 46,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,288 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,739 miles

Slight corrosion to chasis

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,056 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 45,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,650 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 41,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,430 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s front hose slightly twisted

suspension components need attention

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,246 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,246 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 34,136 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,148 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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M261 ODB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M261 ODB, 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 M261 ODB registered?

M261 ODB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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