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M471 ARK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 ARK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,544 miles

leak from rear axle

rear number plate lights obscured by number plate unable to determin if rear number plate is illuminating correctly

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear registration lamps are fitted behind the registation plate can not determin if they are illuminating the registration plate correctly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,442 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,442 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet insecure at hinge area when open but shuts securely

fuel filter corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,593 miles

subframes covered in rust

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,495 miles

Oil leak

evidence of scuffing on nearside front, inner arch

large amount of surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

large amount of surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,983 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 62,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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M471 ARK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M471 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 M471 ARK registered?

M471 ARK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M471 ARK safe to buy?

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