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M306 BOW

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 5150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,538 mi
Last recorded50,538 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 BOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,538 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,268 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,805 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,337 miles

Bonnet stay rod missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,337 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Bonnet stay rod missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear offside driveshaft securing bolt missing.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 67,377 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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M306 BOW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 5,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M306 BOW, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M306 BOW?

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What year was M306 BOW registered?

M306 BOW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M306 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M306 BOW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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