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B8 YYE

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YYE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,408 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 88,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear exhaust mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2024 87,544 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 87,028 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,221 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,012 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 78,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings In front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings In front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn unevenly on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 77,109 miles
Fail 22 May 2016 76,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2015 74,805 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,933 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,503 miles

suspension arms and chassis getting rusty

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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B8 YYE 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 76%.

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 B8 YYE, 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 B8 YYE registered?

B8 YYE is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is B8 YYE safe to buy?

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