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M609 SJB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

20,548 mi
Last recorded20,548 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 SJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 20,548 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2024 20,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,744 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,523 miles

Oil leak n/s/r rear hub

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 16,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,069 miles

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,387 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 14,131 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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M609 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M609 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M609 SJB registered?

M609 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M609 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M609 SJB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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