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M368 BOW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,918 mi
Last recorded54,918 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 BOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,858 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,264 miles

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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M368 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M368 BOW, 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 M368 BOW registered?

M368 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M368 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M368 BOW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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