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M744 SGU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,770 mi
Last recorded61,770 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 SGU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 61,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 61,174 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,754 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 59,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,527 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 55,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 55,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,677 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,850 miles

14% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,984 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,625 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp aim on max limit of acceptance

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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M744 SGU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M744 SGU, 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 M744 SGU registered?

M744 SGU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M744 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M744 SGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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