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E150 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 50,675 miles

handbrake just meets requirments 16%

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,375 miles

handbrake just met requirements

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 5 Jul 2024 49,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

handbrake just met requirements

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 42,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,500 miles

front steering u/j showing wear

o/s/f trye near wear limit and showing cracks.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,985 miles

nsf tyre cracking on tread

nsr tyre has cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 334,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,707 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrules corroded nearside and offside front, nearside and offside rear

nearside rear outer cv gaiter slightly deterioated

Fail 29 May 2008 32,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrules corroded nearside and offside front, nearside and offside rear

nearside rear outer cv gaiter slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,103 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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E150 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E150 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

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What year was E150 TVR registered?

E150 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is E150 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E150 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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