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E4 VVF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,072 mi
Last recorded45,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 VVF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,016 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 45,016 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 44,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 44,661 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 43,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 43,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 42,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,234 miles

very slight play in steering arms

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to chassis frame

Pass 29 May 2008 35,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,901 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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E4 VVF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E4 VVF, 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 E4 VVF?

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What year was E4 VVF registered?

E4 VVF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is E4 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 VVF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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