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BJZ 8613

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,153 mi
Last recorded19,153 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 8613
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 16,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 9,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 8,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 5,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 3,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 28 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,919 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,982 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 58,165 miles

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

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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BJZ 8613 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 BJZ 8613, 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 30 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 BJZ 8613?

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What year was BJZ 8613 registered?

BJZ 8613 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is BJZ 8613 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 8613 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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