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1 GAG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,112 mi
Last recorded14,112 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GAG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,365 miles

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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1 GAG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 1 GAG, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 GAG registered?

1 GAG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 1 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 GAG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 GAG have outstanding finance?

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