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2 SMB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,060 mi
Last recorded29,060 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SMB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,541 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 23,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,371 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 21,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,095 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,752 miles

fanbelt squeal

slight corrosion areas around tubular structure

vague pattern headlamps

Fail 7 Oct 2009 15,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fanbelt squeal

slight corrosion areas around tubular structure

vague pattern headlamps

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,805 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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2 SMB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 2 SMB, 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 2 SMB registered?

2 SMB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 2 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SMB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 SMB have outstanding finance?

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