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A4 EPG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EPG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 36,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,349 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 36,344 miles

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

rear brakes and parking brake lower effort than expexted, and wont lock. nearside parking brake significantly lower than offside

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,999 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F tyre catching on wing from lock to lock when weight is off the car

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F tyre catching on wing from lock to lock when weight is off the car

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,433 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,274 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,580 miles

Hand brake cable poor

Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,580 miles

Hand brake cable poor

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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A4 EPG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A4 EPG, 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 A4 EPG registered?

A4 EPG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is A4 EPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 EPG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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