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M601 BLC

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 BLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026
Pass 8 Apr 2025
Pass 12 Oct 2023
Pass 14 Oct 2022

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021
Pass 1 Sep 2020
Pass 24 Aug 2019
Pass 4 Sep 2018 1,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 1,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 961 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68 miles
Pass 23 May 2013

Front discs worn

Fail 20 May 2013

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2011

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 8 miles

Front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Front suspension componants rusting

O/side front brake hose is braded type, n/side is normal type

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2010 8 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Front suspension componants rusting

O/side front brake hose is braded type, n/side is normal type

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded & in poor condition

swlight play in o/s rack

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,195 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,969 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,779 miles

slight damage to nearside roadwheel

slight lift in steering rack inner joint,(offside).

surface corrosion to chassis.

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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M601 BLC 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 73.9%.

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 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 M601 BLC, 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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M601 BLC is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M601 BLC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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