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C22 BHP

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 BHP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 100,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,753 miles

Very light surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,287 miles

NSF seat belt slow retracting

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,086 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 98,083 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,022 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 95,752 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 95,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2013 94,024 miles

front upper suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside and offside front frame slightly corroded

pin hole in offside rack gaiter

Fail 4 May 2013 93,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator corroded and leaking mountings perished

Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 83,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 6 Nov 2007 80,305 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,039 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 76,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 70,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 70,498 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C22 BHP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 C22 BHP, 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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C22 BHP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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