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ASB 322Y

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASB 322Y
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,000 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2011 20,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 20,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,000 miles

cooling fan not operating

oil leak from o/s/r & n/s/r hub

Pass 21 May 2009 19,999 miles

Oil leak

oil on n/s/r backplate

oil on o/s/r backplate

Fail 18 May 2009 19,999 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s r outer c.v boot split

n/s/r inner c.v boot perished

o/s/r inner c.v boot split

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

oil on n/s/r backplate

oil on o/s/r backplate

Pass 1 May 2008 19,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 19,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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ASB 322Y is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ASB 322Y, 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 ASB 322Y registered?

ASB 322Y is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ASB 322Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASB 322Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASB 322Y have outstanding finance?

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