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656 JAA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Maroon Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,843 mi
Last recorded34,843 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 JAA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 34,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 34,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 34,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 34,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 34,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 33,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,488 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 31,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel feels rough when rotated

play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,971 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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656 JAA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Maroon with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 656 JAA, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 656 JAA registered?

656 JAA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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