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M477 RVY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 RVY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2014

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

hand brake just on limits

Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,964 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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M477 RVY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M477 RVY, 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 M477 RVY registered?

M477 RVY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M477 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M477 RVY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M477 RVY have outstanding finance?

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