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M789 HPL

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 HPL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 84,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 84,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,694 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 82,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 81,803 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 81,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,905 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,080 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012

changed plate at site

Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,937 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,960 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,012 miles

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

anti-squeal spring missing o/s/f caliper

insecure at n/s bonnet hinge

Fail 10 May 2008 55,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,611 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M789 HPL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M789 HPL, 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.

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What year was M789 HPL registered?

M789 HPL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is M789 HPL safe to buy?

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