1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 75.9% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time75.9%
Failed or needed repairs24.1%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working4.3%
  2. Horn: not working4.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps1.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Suspension4.3%
  6. Steering2.8%
  7. Tyres1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Tvr Chimaera?

In 2024, 75.9% of 1994 Tvr Chimaera cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Tvr Chimaera?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; horn: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Tvr Chimaera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).