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1995 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · M371 BOW

M371 BOW

1995 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 48,718 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
48,718 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
3952cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 48,718 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent trend of clean passes dating back to 2020, indicating a vehicle that is maintained to a high standard and remains mechanically sound. The mileage is very low for a 31 year old car, averaging roughly 1,572 miles per year. The record shows a steady but light usage pattern, increasing from 45,904 miles in July 2020 to 48,718 miles in March 2026. A minor anomaly appears on 11 December 2023, where the car failed and passed on the same day at 46,459 miles, though the record lists no specific defects for either entry. Despite the flawless MOT history, the low annual mileage suggests the car may spend significant periods stationary. A buyer should personally inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which can degrade regardless of mileage. Given the age and chassis design of the Chimaera, a physical inspection of the structural integrity and underside for corrosion is essential. While the DVSA records show no flagged issues, the absence of advisories over several years is rare for a vehicle of this vintage and warrants a thorough check of the chassis rails and suspension mounting points to ensure the record reflects the actual physical condition.

M371 BOW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
  • 48,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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M371 BOW Mileage History

  1. 11/12/202346,459 mi
  2. 11/12/202346,459 mi
  3. 05/02/202547,791 mi+1,332 mi
  4. 09/03/202648,718 mi+927 mi

Average of roughly 1,008 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M371 BOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 04:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Tvr Chimaera (M371 BOW) between December 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY