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M476 JTA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,753 mi
Last recorded140,753 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 JTA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 138,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,000 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022
Pass 3 Sep 2021
Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 126,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,382 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens condensated

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn below 1.6mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

slight wear in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

registration plate incorrect not allowing light from behind through (6.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,768 miles

Headlamp stickers fitted to n/s and o/s

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,498 miles

surface rust to tubular chassis throughout.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust to tubular chassis throughout.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,891 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,097 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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M476 JTA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M476 JTA, 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 M476 JTA registered?

M476 JTA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M476 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M476 JTA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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