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M712 ABV

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 ABV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox has a slight leak of oil

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,083 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Jul 2010
Fail 25 May 2010 55,406 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,228 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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M712 ABV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M712 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M712 ABV registered?

M712 ABV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M712 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M712 ABV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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