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J900 CHM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,889 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,335 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,912 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside indicators flashing at a different rate to the offside

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 99,902 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside indicators flashing at a different rate to the offside

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,165 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,391 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 93,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,474 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 82,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,978 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,097 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 75,850 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,084 miles

both rear wishbones have some corrosion

rear handbrake cabls outer casings split

Fail 26 Nov 2005 69,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear top wishbones have a lot of corrosion

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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J900 CHM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 J900 CHM, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J900 CHM registered?

J900 CHM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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