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M29 JLD

1995 Tvr Chimaera

White Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 JLD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 52,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 52,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,826 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,227 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,281 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,088 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

slight play in right hand side steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,088 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

oil pressure switch disconected

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

slight play in right hand side steering rack

Pass 4 May 2011 34,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 30,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,088 miles

Both front tyres have flat spots where the car has stood for long periods. †O/S/R tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,659 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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M29 JLD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in White with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M29 JLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M29 JLD registered?

M29 JLD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M29 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 JLD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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