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J400 BEE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,495 mi
Last recorded105,495 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 BEE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 104,924 miles

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

parking brake effort low

Fail 18 May 2023 104,920 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake effort low

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,267 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,987 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 88,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,303 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,467 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 79,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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J400 BEE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J400 BEE, 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.

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J400 BEE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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