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J400 CHM

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,746 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,746 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,609 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,504 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 82,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,496 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,446 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,348 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,287 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,278 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,201 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,409 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J400 CHM registered?

J400 CHM is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is J400 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 CHM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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