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M512 NJB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,698 mi
Last recorded42,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 NJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,698 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 42,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,027 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2011
Fail 13 May 2011

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008
Fail 9 Jul 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M512 NJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M512 NJB, 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 M512 NJB registered?

M512 NJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M512 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M512 NJB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M512 NJB have outstanding finance?

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