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AIG 8314

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,542 mi
Last recorded25,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8314
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,542 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 25,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 23,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 23,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 23,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 21,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,321 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,244 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 20,244 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,716 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 18,707 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 16,228 miles

some deterioration to n/s head lamp

Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,224 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

some deterioration to n/s head lamp

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,029 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2008 15,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,603 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,580 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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AIG 8314 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AIG 8314, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AIG 8314 registered?

AIG 8314 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is AIG 8314 safe to buy?

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