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M553 MKJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 MKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,608 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,798 miles

Differential leaking

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,605 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,112 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,181 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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M553 MKJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M553 MKJ, 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 M553 MKJ registered?

M553 MKJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 August 1994.

Is M553 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M553 MKJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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