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M558 MKJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,877 mi
Last recorded45,877 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 MKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,903 miles

Front suspension bump stops have disintegrated.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension bump stops have disintegrated.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 34,288 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,093 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,313 miles

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

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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M558 MKJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M558 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.

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What year was M558 MKJ registered?

M558 MKJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M558 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M558 MKJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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