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M321 EWY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,384 mi
Last recorded2,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 EWY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 2,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 1,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 1,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 1,540 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cables chaffed on outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak engine

Pass 27 Nov 2020 1,435 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 1,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 124 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering lock works

Pass 5 Oct 2011
Pass 24 Sep 2010

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,769 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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M321 EWY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M321 EWY, 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.

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What year was M321 EWY registered?

M321 EWY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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