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M51 ONV

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 ONV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 99,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 99,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 93,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,096 miles

offside front sidelight dim

underside and components corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine monts breaking up

suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 74,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,893 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,271 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 66,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M51 ONV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M51 ONV, 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 M51 ONV registered?

M51 ONV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M51 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M51 ONV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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