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473 XUM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,070 mi
Last recorded31,070 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 XUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,910 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 29,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 23,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 23,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,872 miles

both sides rear outer drive shaft boots split

Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split

offside front tyre slightly cracked

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

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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473 XUM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 473 XUM, 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 473 XUM registered?

473 XUM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 473 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 XUM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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