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M894 TDB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 TDB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025
Pass 17 Aug 2023
Fail 26 Jun 2023

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 2,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 1,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2014

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2014

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013
Pass 4 May 2012

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 May 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 964 miles

Both steering rack gaiters slightly perished.

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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M894 TDB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M894 TDB, 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 M894 TDB registered?

M894 TDB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M894 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M894 TDB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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