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J400 GCM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 GCM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,318 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 99,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,362 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 98,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 92,650 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge.f/n/s flexy not fitted in bracket correctly.oil leak from engine on o/s front and rear.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,050 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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J400 GCM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GCM, 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.

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What year was J400 GCM registered?

J400 GCM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J400 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 GCM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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