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A8 NPM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,926 mi
Last recorded69,926 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NPM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 69,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 68,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,075 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,324 miles

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

steering rack notchy on lock to lock

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,427 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,874 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 57,874 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 55,632 miles

park brake efficiency 18% - required park brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 May 2013 55,632 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 54,892 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 54,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small rust blisters on chassis

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small rust blisters on chassis

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,093 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,093 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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A8 NPM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A8 NPM, 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 A8 NPM registered?

A8 NPM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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