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J2 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,088 mi
Last recorded54,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 27 May 2022 53,932 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 53,930 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 53,383 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 53,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 52,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,936 miles

OIL LEAK N/S STEERING RACK

OIL LEAKS FROM REAR DIFF

OIL LEAKS FROM REAR OUTER DRIVE SHAFT SEALS

PARKING BRAKE REQIRES ATTENTION - ONLY JUST PASSED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,690 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 52,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,042 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 46,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,809 miles

n/s/r brake disc starting corrode on inner face

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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J2 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 J2 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 30 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 J2 TVR registered?

J2 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is J2 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 TVR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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