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M7 AUC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 AUC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 50,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,000 miles

odometer reading appears not to operate

Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,000 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 50,000 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 50,000 miles

Coolant leak

low pressure oil switch leaking oil

Fail 3 May 2013 50,000 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

low pressure oil switch leaking oil

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,000 miles

tyres getting low 3 to 4mm

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,536 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arms corroding. tubular subframe corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arms corroding. tubular subframe corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,316 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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M7 AUC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 M7 AUC, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M7 AUC registered?

M7 AUC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is M7 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 AUC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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