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M659 TRJ

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 TRJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 24,682 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 24,664 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction front wipers stopping in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advise nearisde front wheel rubbing bodywork when jacked

Advise nearside indicator tell tale not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,505 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 24,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,085 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension and steering components

Pass 10 May 2019 23,852 miles

Both front discs have surface rust

Brake flexi ferrules covered with grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 23,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 22,665 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,631 miles

front tyres perished

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,748 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

front tyres starting to crack

slight corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 22,396 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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M659 TRJ is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M659 TRJ, 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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M659 TRJ is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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