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M317 BLN

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 BLN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 109,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 107,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine keeps cutting out (battery flat) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 107,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,090 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering notchy lock to lock

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,939 miles

front & rear suspension arm bushes worn & not sitting central

Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front & rear suspension arm bushes worn & not sitting central

Pass 29 Apr 2013 104,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 103,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 103,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 102,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 92,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 89,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 89,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M317 BLN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M317 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 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 M317 BLN registered?

M317 BLN is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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