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M942 UBL

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 UBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 106,532 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 106,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 106,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 106,176 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,294 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis has corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis has corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,067 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 98,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,384 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 98,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,238 miles

Superficial scale rust on chassis tubes, attention to prevent further deterioration is recommended.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,598 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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M942 UBL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M942 UBL, 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 M942 UBL registered?

M942 UBL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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