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M40 CHM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,884 mi
Last recorded41,884 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 41,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,634 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 41,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,238 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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M40 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M40 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 M40 CHM registered?

M40 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 February 1995.

Is M40 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 CHM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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