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M315 BLN

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,040 mi
Last recorded75,040 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 BLN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 74,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,962 miles

free-play in o/s and n/s steering arms

slight buldge on n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,608 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight bulge

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,090 miles

horn slightly queiter than normal

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords exposed and structure ok

slight free-play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,835 miles

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

slight play n/s inner rack ball joint

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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M315 BLN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 M315 BLN, 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 M315 BLN?

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What year was M315 BLN registered?

M315 BLN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M315 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 BLN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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