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J11 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,200 mi
Last recorded54,200 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 54,200 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both rear hub seals weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,837 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 53,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,000 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 52,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise surface cracks in both front tyres advise replacement

advise surface cracks in osr tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,020 miles

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

rear hub seals weeping

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,064 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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J11 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 J11 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J11 TVR registered?

J11 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J11 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 TVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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