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M361 JPR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 JPR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016
Fail 21 Oct 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 1,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

rear coil springs corroded

slight play / roughness in front steering rack plus slight play in offside front trackrod end

slight rumble from offside front wheelbearing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 2,743 miles

NS/OSR TYRE WALLS

NSF TYRE CLOSE TO BODY

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 2,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NS/OSR tyres starting to split on edge of tyre tread.

NSF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO BODY ON LOCK (LEFT).

Pass 31 Aug 2005 438 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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M361 JPR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M361 JPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M361 JPR registered?

M361 JPR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is M361 JPR safe to buy?

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