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2 EJU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,639 mi
Last recorded10,639 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 EJU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 10,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 10,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 10,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 9,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 9,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 9,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 8,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & slight perishing

slight corrosion on suspension & brake components

Pass 14 Sep 2008 8,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & close to limits

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge & perishing

slight corrosion on suspension & brake components

Pass 22 Sep 2007 8,069 miles

nearside front tyre wearing toward outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2006 7,831 miles

both front flexible brake hose ferrules heavily corroded at caliper end

nearside front tyre wearing toward outer edge

various suspension components corroded at nearside front and offside front hub area

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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2 EJU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 2 EJU, 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 30 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 2 EJU registered?

2 EJU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is 2 EJU safe to buy?

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