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M8 CYA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CYA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 3 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024
Pass 3 Jun 2024 1 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light switch loose

Pass 25 May 2019 1,121 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

head light switch insecure

side light switch insecure

Pass 12 May 2018 6 miles

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

Oil leak engine,diff,drive shafts

Fail 12 May 2018 6 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak engine,diff,drive shafts

Pass 9 Apr 2016

oil leaks diff and engine

boot struts not working

Pass 15 Apr 2015 1 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 7 miles

Oil leak

dampness nearside and offside drive shafts outer

oil leak rear diff

slight play nearside of stearing rack

Pass 11 Aug 2012
Fail 31 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011
Fail 25 Jun 2011 42 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

number plate lights not fitted car used in daylight only

offside front wheel stiff to rotate suspect brake slightly binding

slight play in nearside front inner track arm

Pass 24 Jun 2010

Advise:nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise:slight play in n/s/f steering inner tie rod

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 May 2008 92 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 12 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 10 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 34,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M8 CYA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M8 CYA, 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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What year was M8 CYA registered?

M8 CYA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 October 1994.

Is M8 CYA safe to buy?

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