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XMD 957

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 957
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,155 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 64,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,331 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 62,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,107 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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XMD 957 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XMD 957, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMD 957 registered?

XMD 957 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is XMD 957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMD 957 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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