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M983 UBU

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 UBU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,600 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,592 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 87,376 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 83,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,970 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,967 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,264 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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M983 UBU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc 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 M983 UBU, 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 M983 UBU registered?

M983 UBU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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