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F19 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,643 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Radiator weak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,115 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,873 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 16 May 2005 55,172 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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F19 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F19 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 F19 TVR registered?

F19 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is F19 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F19 TVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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