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M371 BOW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,718 mi
Last recorded48,718 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 BOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,791 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,657 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,119 miles

Front brakes imbalance 35%

Oil leak under tray fitted ()

Rear foot brakes low reading

power steering noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2017 45,100 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,955 miles

Rear brakes low reading

Rear parking brakes low reading

oil leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 44,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,651 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,106 miles

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

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

signs of corrosion to chassis

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,653 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M371 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M371 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M371 BOW registered?

M371 BOW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M371 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M371 BOW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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