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M512 RCW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,815 mi
Last recorded130,815 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 RCW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,851 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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M512 RCW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M512 RCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M512 RCW registered?

M512 RCW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M512 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M512 RCW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M512 RCW have outstanding finance?

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