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M39 TUJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 TUJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 80,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 80,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 80,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 80,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 80,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,354 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,840 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,722 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,720 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,016 miles

Gearbox leaking oil.

General corrsion to chassis.

Hazard light switch sticking.

Horn push sticking.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 78,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,832 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 77,822 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fog light tell tale insecure.

Passenger door does not open from the outside. Vehicle presented with passenger down, allowing access to interior door release.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,854 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,598 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,219 miles

Drivers door catch sticking.

Knock from N/S/F suspension.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Radiator weaping coolant.

Seatbelts slow to recoil.

Smell of petrol from rear after start up.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 75,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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M39 TUJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M39 TUJ, 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 M39 TUJ registered?

M39 TUJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M39 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M39 TUJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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