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M500 WAD

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 WAD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 75,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,821 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,275 miles

slight deteriation n/s/f top suspenion bush

slight oil leak from engine

slight play developing steering

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,010 miles

both wiper arms developing play, requires attention

slight oil leak from engine

small chips in windscreen

top and bottom steering ujs developing play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

play developing in steering components

slight oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,279 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all four tyres close to legal limit

slight distortion front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,504 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,604 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 53,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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M500 WAD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M500 WAD, 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 M500 WAD registered?

M500 WAD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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