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M381 XWG

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 XWG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,060 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 87,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 81,638 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 81,452 miles

no plate lamps dim

slight play steering

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,430 miles

rear number plate lights poor

play in track rods

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 81,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 79,963 miles

bolt missing from exhaust mounting

nearside number plate lamp insecure

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

oil leak form engine

oil leak from diff

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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M381 XWG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black 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 M381 XWG, 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 M381 XWG registered?

M381 XWG is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M381 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M381 XWG 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.

Does M381 XWG have outstanding finance?

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