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M890 MBA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,462 mi
Last recorded61,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 MBA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 61,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,088 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,804 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,942 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,840 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,985 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,984 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,068 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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M890 MBA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M890 MBA, 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 M890 MBA registered?

M890 MBA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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