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400 XAH

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 XAH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 40,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,122 miles

light surface rust to chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

light surface rust to chassis

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,121 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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400 XAH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 400 XAH, 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 400 XAH registered?

400 XAH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is 400 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 XAH 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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