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M465 ARK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Orange Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM465 ARK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2024

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2022

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2021
Fail 7 May 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019
Pass 23 Sep 2017

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012
Pass 13 May 2010
Pass 29 Oct 2008
Pass 8 Oct 2007

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

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2006

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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M465 ARK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Orange with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M465 ARK, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M465 ARK registered?

M465 ARK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M465 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M465 ARK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M465 ARK have outstanding finance?

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