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M403 UBL

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,454 mi
Last recorded150,454 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 UBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 150,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 144,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 143,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,166 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR W/BONE FRAME BUSHES POSITIONS INCORRECTLY RUBBING FRAME

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 136,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate NOT BACK LITE? (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH SIDES REAR W/BONE FRAME BUSHES POSITIONS INCORRECTLY RUBBING FRAME

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 127,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,278 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 99,869 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear discs lightly corroded

o/s/r hub seal is slightly leaking

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,718 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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M403 UBL is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M403 UBL, 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 M403 UBL registered?

M403 UBL is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M403 UBL safe to buy?

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