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M814 CLR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 CLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,062 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING TO SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

UNDERSEAL COATING UNDERSIDE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR NO PLATE TVR SPEC BACK LITE

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,404 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR DISCS INNER FACES BADLY CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE TVR SPEC BACK LITE

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

handbrake warning light not fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,620 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,350 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,743 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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M814 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M814 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 M814 CLR registered?

M814 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M814 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M814 CLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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