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M400 AVA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,377 mi
Last recorded61,377 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 AVA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 56,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 56,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,186 miles

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

Rear brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

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

offside rear tyre side wall beginning to crack with fatigue

Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

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

offside rear tyre side wall beginning to crack with fatigue

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,444 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both seat belt mounting sealant around bracket coming away under both rear arches.but no corrosion visible aroung prescribed areas

n s f headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,433 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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M400 AVA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M400 AVA, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M400 AVA registered?

M400 AVA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M400 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 AVA 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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