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M28 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 63,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2020 62,999 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when main beam switched on (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,600 miles

Front discs corroded

Handbrake warning light does not illuminate

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Number plate lamps dim

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front discs corroded

Handbrake warning light does not illuminate

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,600 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,600 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,166 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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M28 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M28 TVR, 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 M28 TVR registered?

M28 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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