MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n.s. headlamp aim on lower limit
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S194 JLR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 S194 JLR, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S194 JLR?
You can check the full history of S194 JLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S194 JLR registered?
S194 JLR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is S194 JLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S194 JLR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S194 JLR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S194 JLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.