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M534 YER

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,547 mi
Last recorded81,547 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 YER
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,240 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,538 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,851 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack

tapley test carried out due to lsd fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 62,036 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 62,036 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,978 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,888 miles

Drivers side front upper wishbone getting corroded.

Passenger side front upper and lower rear wishbone bushes have slight play and movement.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,672 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,449 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,447 miles

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

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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M534 YER is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M534 YER, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M534 YER registered?

M534 YER is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M534 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M534 YER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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