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DSK 303

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

57,648 mi
Last recorded57,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 303
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 56,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 54,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,760 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,487 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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DSK 303 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 DSK 303, 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 DSK 303?

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What year was DSK 303 registered?

DSK 303 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is DSK 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 303 shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSK 303 have outstanding finance?

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