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M618 SJB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 SJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 123,993 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 123,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 123,702 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Can not open doors from inside

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 90,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,199 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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M618 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M618 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 M618 SJB registered?

M618 SJB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 July 1995.

Is M618 SJB safe to buy?

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