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J18 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,416 mi
Last recorded51,416 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,787 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose rubber needs re-locating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,377 miles

play in inner tie rods.(Steering Rack)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,005 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,198 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,152 miles

Oil leak

parking brake needs adjustment

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Jun 2011 46,152 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake needs adjustment

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake needs adjusting

Bad engine oil leak, leaking over flexi brake hoses and steering rack boots.

Both rear drive shaft oil seals are leaking badly around rear brake discs,but at the time of test not on brake components.

Pass 27 May 2010 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,992 miles

advise front brake check due to front inbalance

Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,770 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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J18 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J18 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 J18 TVR registered?

J18 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is J18 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 TVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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