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J900 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,588 mi
Last recorded49,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 49,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer chassis corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer chassis corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer chassis rail coroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer chassis rail corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer chassis corroding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer chassis corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer chassis corriding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer chassis corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,975 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various areas of chassis & suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,971 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

front upper & lower suspension arms very rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,185 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs lipped & surfaces becoming corroded

various areas of corrosion developing on chassis & suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,511 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

washers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside sun visor not stowing correctly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,188 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f suspension link arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate needs att

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,829 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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J900 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 J900 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J900 TVR registered?

J900 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is J900 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 TVR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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