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JIG 21

2004 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,727 mi
Last recorded55,727 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 21
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,988 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers fail to park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both failing to operate correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,175 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside inner rear cv boot split

offside rear hub assembely wet possible leak from diff?

possible rear diff mounting broken

Fail 26 Oct 2013 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside inner rear cv boot split

offside rear hub assembely wet possible leak from diff?

possible rear diff mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,512 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust rubbing at rear

Pass 30 May 2008 43,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 drive shaft gators perished

rear exhaust hanger lose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 410,001 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 39,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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JIG 21 is a 2004 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JIG 21, 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 22 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JIG 21 is a 2004 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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