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M446 NPK

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,353 mi
Last recorded30,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 NPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,353 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,028 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 30,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 29,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 29,529 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,543 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT STEERING RACK GAITORS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES ALSO WORN DOWN TO 3MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,494 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 8,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,681 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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M446 NPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M446 NPK, 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 M446 NPK registered?

M446 NPK is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M446 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M446 NPK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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