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M759 TOA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM759 TOA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,086 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front number plate poorly secured

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limits

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limits

offside steering arm inner ball joint worn

power steering fluid aound pipes but no leaks found

slight bind to nearside front brake

Fail 9 May 2011 66,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front number plate poorly secured

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limits

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limits

offside steering arm inner ball joint worn

power steering fluid aound pipes but no leaks found

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,438 miles

earlier engine fitted seen manifacturer paper work.none cat test carried out

Fail 26 Mar 2009 52,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat and passenger seat are fitted with washers and bolts not fully suiatble to the application of securing the seat

n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,975 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,455 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,451 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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M759 TOA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M759 TOA, 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 M759 TOA registered?

M759 TOA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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