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C4 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,320 mi
Last recorded25,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 25,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 25,311 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 24,798 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,430 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,422 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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C4 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C4 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

How do I check the history of C4 TVR?

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What year was C4 TVR registered?

C4 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is C4 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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