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M369 BOW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 BOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,544 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 76,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,741 miles

hand brake only just meets the pass rate , attention requierd to hand brake

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,870 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,541 miles

number plate illumination weak but visible

Fail 27 May 2010 73,524 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 73,376 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 May 2008 70,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 67,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 64,805 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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M369 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M369 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 M369 BOW registered?

M369 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M369 BOW safe to buy?

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