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M597 TVM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,018 mi
Last recorded42,018 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 TVM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 42,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,868 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 41,533 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking

nearside steering rack boot greasy and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2023 40,554 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

nearside steering rack boot perished

Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,670 miles

Rear both tyres hace slight cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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M597 TVM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M597 TVM, 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 M597 TVM registered?

M597 TVM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M597 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M597 TVM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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