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B111 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,309 mi
Last recorded122,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 121,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,902 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,743 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 112,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,065 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,270 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,473 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs are worn ; more so on inner faces

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs, inner face corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,289 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,458 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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B111 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B111 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 B111 TVR registered?

B111 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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