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B804 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 31,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,424 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges also has cracks in tread of tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,040 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general underside corrosion due to vehicle standing

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 17 May 2013
Pass 13 May 2011 27,761 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,028 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B804 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B804 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of B804 TVR?

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What year was B804 TVR registered?

B804 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is B804 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B804 TVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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