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M563 NFJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM563 NFJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive centre+rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,161 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 71,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,382 miles

Front Lower WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,270 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M563 NFJ 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 M563 NFJ, 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 M563 NFJ registered?

M563 NFJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M563 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M563 NFJ 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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