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M247 JPA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,918 mi
Last recorded55,918 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 JPA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 55,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 54,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,929 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,771 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 54,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 54,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,007 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 53,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,323 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,209 miles

n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,948 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit, n/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,663 miles

n/s headlamp glass holed . o/s/f tyre worn uneven on tread

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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M247 JPA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M247 JPA, 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 M247 JPA registered?

M247 JPA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M247 JPA safe to buy?

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