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M351 YWA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 YWA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,999 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2026 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,460 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,104 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexi hose ferulles corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,258 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexi hose ferulles corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear and offside front flexible hose brake ferrals corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear and offside front flexible hose brake ferrals corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,291 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,301 miles

main frame / chassis corroding

suspension wishbones corroding

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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M351 YWA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M351 YWA, 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 M351 YWA registered?

M351 YWA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M351 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 YWA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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