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M531 EGV

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,158 mi
Last recorded70,158 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 EGV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,158 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,676 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,459 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,897 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,866 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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M531 EGV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M531 EGV, 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 M531 EGV registered?

M531 EGV is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M531 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M531 EGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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