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J500 VBS

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 49,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,763 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 49,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,761 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 49,759 miles

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

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

both sides rear brake discs not properly swept by pads

Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,749 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 49,718 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,584 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

N/S/F indicator assy loose in holder

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 43,003 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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J500 VBS is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 J500 VBS, 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 J500 VBS registered?

J500 VBS is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is J500 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 VBS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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