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M811 CLR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 CLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,159 miles

Near side rack end play

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,896 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,684 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,199 miles

ALL DISCS WORN ON INSISE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

ALL DISCS WORN ON INSISE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,467 miles

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

slight play in rack inner joint n/s

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 81,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,183 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,163 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)

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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M811 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M811 CLR, 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 M811 CLR registered?

M811 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 March 1995.

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