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J3 FVB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FVB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 64,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 60,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 53,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 53,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 48,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle diff unit oily

Fail 10 May 2021 48,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle diff unit oily

Pass 1 May 2020 45,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 17 May 2019 43,723 miles

steering slightly rough when turned lock to lock

Fail 17 May 2019 43,723 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

steering slightly rough when turned lock to lock

Pass 4 May 2018 42,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 42,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 40,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 35,958 miles

Front number plate incorrect size

Handbrake effort low

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front number plate does not conform to corre ct size,police offence.

handbrake performance on legal limits ,needs attention too.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,805 miles

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter coming adrift

Small hole in outer ends of both steering rack gaiters?

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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J3 FVB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J3 FVB, 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 J3 FVB registered?

J3 FVB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is J3 FVB safe to buy?

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