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M479 DLO

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,158 mi
Last recorded47,158 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 DLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,158 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,260 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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M479 DLO is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M479 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 M479 DLO registered?

M479 DLO is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 June 1995.

Is M479 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M479 DLO shows 7 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.

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