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B6 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Orange Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,082 mi
Last recorded58,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 58,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 54,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 54,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 54,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,943 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,993 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 23 Jun 2011 38,061 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 14 Jun 2010 36,560 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 34,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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B6 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Orange with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B6 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 B6 TVR registered?

B6 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is B6 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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