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M776 AUA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM776 AUA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 54,627 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 53,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,078 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,762 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,342 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

steering feels tight

Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 3,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 3,208 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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M776 AUA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M776 AUA, 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 M776 AUA registered?

M776 AUA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M776 AUA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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