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M440 SVM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 SVM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,366 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,877 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,498 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,051 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 45,051 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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M440 SVM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M440 SVM, 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 M440 SVM registered?

M440 SVM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M440 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M440 SVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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