1994 TVR Chimaera 4.6L Petrol · L220 EPR

The 1994 TVR Chimaera presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 8 July 2022 at 17,795 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 also passed, showing no escalating mechanical concerns across the six-year span covered by the available record. The vehicle has clearly been maintained to a standard that satisfies annual statutory testing without recurring failures. Recorded mileage sits at 17,795 against a 32-year lifespan, an average of roughly 556 miles per year. The data shows a curious pattern: the car read 22,018 miles at the 4 October 2019 test, then dropped to 17,524 by 5 September 2018 and continued downward to the current figure. This reversal indicates either clerical error at one test or a replacement odometer, and the buyer should verify the true distance with the seller. A four-year gap separates the 2019 and 2022 tests, during which the car covered no net mileage on paper, suggesting extended periods of storage. The only advisory of note came at the 15 August 2016 test, where the tester flagged a minor exhaust gas leak at the back section bracket. No corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or structural integrity issues appear in the history. A low-mileage TVR of this era left standing for long stretches remains prone to perished rubber components, seized calipers, and hidden chassis rust beneath the bodywork despite a clean MOT sheet. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the chassis rails, outriggers, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, confirm the exhaust bracket and back section remain sound, and check that brake calipers are not binding after the long dormant period. The clean record supports careful ownership, but the sparse history and mileage anomaly warrant hands-on verification before purchase.