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M879 MPF

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 MPF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,094 miles

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

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

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

power steering rack damp!

Pass 4 May 2010 79,800 miles

nearside front lower shocker bush worn

offside and nearside wipers do not park when switched off

play in nearside front upper swivel

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 4 May 2010 79,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front lower shocker bush worn

offside and nearside wipers do not park when switched off

play in nearside front upper swivel

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 6 Aug 2009 79,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis outriggers badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre box rubber mountings starting to split

wipers not parking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 74,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 74,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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M879 MPF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M879 MPF, 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 M879 MPF registered?

M879 MPF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is M879 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M879 MPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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