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A112 AVV

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,862 mi
Last recorded4,862 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA112 AVV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 4,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 4,327 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly misaligned

Pass 27 Nov 2021 3,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 3,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 2,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 2,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 760 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 267 miles
Pass 2 May 2015
Pass 1 May 2014
Pass 6 Apr 2013
Pass 7 Sep 2010

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Coolant leak from top hose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Coolant leak from top hose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 60,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,170 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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A112 AVV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A112 AVV, 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.

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What year was A112 AVV registered?

A112 AVV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is A112 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A112 AVV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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