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M520 NJB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,137 mi
Last recorded71,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 NJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,346 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,346 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

all body mountings corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,015 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,014 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 64,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,404 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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M520 NJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M520 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 M520 NJB registered?

M520 NJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M520 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 NJB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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