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M889 DHR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,997 mi
Last recorded61,997 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 DHR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 61,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 61,794 miles

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 61,678 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 61,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,143 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,560 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,428 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 60,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,286 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,160 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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M889 DHR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M889 DHR, 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 M889 DHR registered?

M889 DHR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M889 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M889 DHR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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