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B15 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,009 mi
Last recorded30,009 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,502 miles

Both rear tyres 19 years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,815 miles

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,030 miles

Rear 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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B15 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B15 TVR registered?

B15 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is B15 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B15 TVR have outstanding finance?

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