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M606 SJB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Pink Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,183 mi
Last recorded51,183 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM606 SJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,789 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 49,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 49,385 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,229 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 48,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,643 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 48,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,489 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,300 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underside chassis is generally corroded although not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,225 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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M606 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Pink with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M606 SJB, 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 M606 SJB registered?

M606 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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