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F8 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 75,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,794 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,763 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,600 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,172 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,318 miles

handbake performance poor

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,286 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,286 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 48,348 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)

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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F8 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F8 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.

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What year was F8 TVR registered?

F8 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is F8 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 TVR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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