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A19 JNB

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,018 mi
Last recorded110,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JNB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,018 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,619 miles

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

Rear Fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 98,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 96,800 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber fuel pipe cracking at rear fuel pump ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,391 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,939 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,939 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,336 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,240 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,585 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 67,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,179 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 63,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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A19 JNB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 A19 JNB, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 JNB registered?

A19 JNB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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