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M780 AUA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 AUA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 64,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,890 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / under body area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyres are cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,199 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 26 Apr 2012 58,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,753 miles

chassis corroded

front suspension corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 56,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,689 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,235 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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M780 AUA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M780 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 M780 AUA registered?

M780 AUA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M780 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M780 AUA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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