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M33 RDE

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 RDE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,029 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 55,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,630 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,425 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,342 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2014 52,342 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,225 miles

gearbox inspection hole cover missing

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,222 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox inspection hole cover missing

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak at diff area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,937 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES/METAL ENDS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

R/H SEATBELT FLUFFING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

SLIGHT BAD EARTH AT L/H HEADLIGHT(SOMETIMES WORKING OKAY?).

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,678 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

LIGHT SWITCHES STICKING.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

R/H SEATBELT FLUFFING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,653 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,092 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

SOME WEAR AT INNER SURFACES OF REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,876 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY HIGH.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

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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M33 RDE is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M33 RDE, 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 M33 RDE registered?

M33 RDE is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is M33 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 RDE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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