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D9 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 28,963 miles

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2026 28,963 miles

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

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,416 miles

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,981 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 22,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,642 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

front numberplate cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,762 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,762 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,503 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,870 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 16,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear c.v. boots split

both rear tyres near to legal limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,964 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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D9 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D9 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.

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What year was D9 TVR registered?

D9 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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