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M948 NOP

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,084 mi
Last recorded62,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 NOP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 60,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 58,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,317 miles

windscreen wipers not parking automatically

Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,317 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

windscreen wipers not parking automatically

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,065 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2014 52,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,820 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,721 miles

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

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,721 miles

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 49,637 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,692 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 36,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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M948 NOP is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M948 NOP, 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 M948 NOP registered?

M948 NOP is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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