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M559 UDB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,562 mi
Last recorded57,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM559 UDB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,102 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s hanbrake cable outer worn

o/s hanbrake cable outer worn

o/s/ seat belt slightly frayed

oil leaking underside

Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,687 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s hanbrake cable outer worn

o/s hanbrake cable outer worn

o/s/ seat belt slightly frayed

oil leaking underside

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,614 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,754 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,293 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension arms corroded

handbrake cables outer casings wearing through offside rear and nearside rear

Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,274 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension arms corroded

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables outer casings wearing through offside rear and nearside rear

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,455 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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M559 UDB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M559 UDB, 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 M559 UDB registered?

M559 UDB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M559 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M559 UDB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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