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TVR 831S

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 831S
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 47,431 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front steering arm has slight free-play

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner disc face corroding

o/s seat belt twisted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 46,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner disc face corroding

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 22 May 2009 48,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear 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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TVR 831S is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black 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 TVR 831S, 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 TVR 831S registered?

TVR 831S is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for TVR 831S 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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