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M457 DLO

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,991 mi
Last recorded57,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 DLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 57,991 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 56,232 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 56,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,437 miles

brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2017 55,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,145 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,073 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 52,654 miles

heavy surface corropsion on chassis outriggers

Pass 26 May 2009 52,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,513 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 51,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight bind o/s/front brake

Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,192 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm only

offside rear tyre 3mm only

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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M457 DLO is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M457 DLO, 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 M457 DLO registered?

M457 DLO is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M457 DLO safe to buy?

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