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GHZ 770

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 770
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,793 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

only 16 % handbrake

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,422 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/f headlamp smoking when main beam is activated

Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight seepage from clutch master cylinder

Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,041 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight seepage from clutch master cylinder

Fail 6 Aug 2009 60,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

slight seepage from clutch master cyliner. Pedal box area

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,328 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,325 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 54,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 50,912 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leaks at rocker covers and oil pressure switch

both front tyres close to limit (on edges)

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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GHZ 770 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GHZ 770, 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 GHZ 770 registered?

GHZ 770 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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