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530 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,772 mi
Last recorded35,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 34,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 33,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 32,308 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 30,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,822 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 26,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,777 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges,and beginning to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,891 miles

nearside front headlight aim on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,617 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

main beam/indicator switch has an intermitant fault.

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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530 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 530 TVR, 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 530 TVR registered?

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

Is 530 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 530 TVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 530 TVR have outstanding finance?

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