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M408 SKM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 SKM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,297 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is `13 years old

both front tyres are 12 years old

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is 12 years old

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are 11 years old

Pass 11 May 2021 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 51,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,028 miles

damp/wet around offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,284 miles

correct number plates fitted at time of test

wetness around offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,098 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,704 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking

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)

number plate spacing ok for year

passenger seat not fitted @ time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,343 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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M408 SKM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M408 SKM, 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 M408 SKM registered?

M408 SKM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M408 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M408 SKM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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