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M400 CHM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,776 miles

Front chassis light surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear discs inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,173 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv light corrosion on front wish bone units

Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 43,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 43,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M400 CHM, 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 M400 CHM registered?

M400 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M400 CHM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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