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G8 CMS

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,572 mi
Last recorded53,572 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 CMS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

water leak from core plug

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,152 miles

nearside front tyre very close to bodywork

various areas of chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,152 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre very close to bodywork

various areas of chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,372 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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G8 CMS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G8 CMS, 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 G8 CMS registered?

G8 CMS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is G8 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 CMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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