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J40 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 106,821 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,444 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2015 104,853 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 104,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 103,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 102,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,113 miles

rear axle oil leak

wipers not parking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle oil leak

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Aug 2011 101,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 101,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f washer leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,159 miles

washer pipe leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2008 99,418 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2007 98,026 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,004 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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J40 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 J40 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 33 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 J40 TVR registered?

J40 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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