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M794 UBL

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,151 mi
Last recorded63,151 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 UBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 62,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,466 miles

Centre centre exhaust mountings perished

hazard switch loose

small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre centre exhaust mountings perished

hazard switch loose

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,504 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

hazard switch insecure in dash

Pass 14 May 2009 58,166 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2009 58,166 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,712 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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M794 UBL 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 77.8%.

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 M794 UBL, 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 M794 UBL registered?

M794 UBL is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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