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M50 AOR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 AOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 96,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,078 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 95,233 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn near legal limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,044 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside screen wash not hitting windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,438 miles

nearside headlight glass chipped

slight play in top steering column u/j

Fail 10 Aug 2009 91,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlight glass chipped

slight play in top steering column u/j

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 88,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,339 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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M50 AOR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 M50 AOR, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M50 AOR registered?

M50 AOR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is M50 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 AOR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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