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DSE 444

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,036 mi
Last recorded56,036 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSE 444
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,036 miles

o/s outer cv boot poor

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 46,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 46,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,785 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,523 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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DSE 444 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DSE 444, 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 DSE 444?

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What year was DSE 444 registered?

DSE 444 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is DSE 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSE 444 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSE 444 have outstanding finance?

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