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M55 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,652 mi
Last recorded40,652 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 40,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 40,492 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 40,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,049 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 37,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling lower suspension arm when steering is on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling lower suspension arm when steering is on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose fouling on upper suspension arm

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,520 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 4 corners near body mounts surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,288 miles

Oil leak engine and diff damp ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,941 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,964 miles

all underside out riggers etc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,915 miles

outer sills corroded not excessive or holed

steering uj starting to corrode slightly reccomend grease

Pass 1 May 2009 3,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 3,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,175 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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M55 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M55 TVR, 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 M55 TVR registered?

M55 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 September 1994.

Is M55 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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