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E279 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,121 mi
Last recorded48,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,502 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 47,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,721 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 42,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 41,528 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 40,658 miles

HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT O/S/R

N/S/F TYRE CUT INSIDE WALL NOT TO CORD

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

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

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

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,040 miles

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

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

exhuast clamp on front pipe loose, not leaking exhaust gases and secure.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,062 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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E279 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E279 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

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What year was E279 TVR registered?

E279 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is E279 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E279 TVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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