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C10 GLC

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,983 mi
Last recorded122,983 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 GLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 122,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 122,984 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,224 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 119,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,002 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,476 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,999 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 15 Oct 2012 52,047 miles

Offside front tyre fouls vehicle body when suspension is hanging free. Eg Car jacked up.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,108 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,574 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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C10 GLC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C10 GLC, 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 C10 GLC registered?

C10 GLC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is C10 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 GLC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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