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M803 DLY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

104,660 mi
Last recorded104,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 DLY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 104,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering knuckle seized

Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,948 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Steering linkage repaired by welding column (2.2.C.1e)

Steering linkage repaired by welding column pinch clamp (2.2.C.1e)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

horn intermittently operates independently

Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,221 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight damage to nearing frame

Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,112 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight damage too nearside frame by body mount

Fail 13 May 2016 101,060 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicles chassis starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,740 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,537 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,080 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,077 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,420 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 93,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 93,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,709 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 85,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 81,877 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,730 miles

oil leak

poware steering slight leak

Fail 8 Oct 2005 76,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

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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M803 DLY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

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 M803 DLY, 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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M803 DLY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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