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M31 BTU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 BTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,606 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,831 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis rusty

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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M31 BTU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M31 BTU, 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 M31 BTU registered?

M31 BTU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M31 BTU safe to buy?

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